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Cowirra vs Frayville

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Cowirra profile · Frayville profile

Cowirra Frayville

Cowirra and Frayville are two nearby rural areas in South Australia. Cowirra is home to 155 people and has one school within 3km, while Frayville is sparsely populated with only 8 residents. There is a significant gap in family wealth; the typical weekly family income in Frayville is $2,124, which is far higher than the $1,281 seen in Cowirra. In contrast, the typical weekly household income is well higher in Cowirra at $887, compared to $575 in Frayville.

Both areas are essentially identical in their car-dependent walkability, with neither area having any amenities within a 15-minute walk. They also share the same typical resident age of 55 and a similar drive time of around 70 minutes to the city. While Cowirra has more people per home and per bedroom, both areas sit well below the national figure for these measures.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cowirrain Frayville +147 larger in Cowirra gap steady
155 48th pct 8 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 140
  • First area, 2021: 155
  • Second area, 2016: 6
  • Second area, 2021: 8
Median age in Cowirrain Frayville even gap narrowing
55 yrs 86th pct 55 yrs 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 55 yrs
First Nations in Cowirrain Frayville
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
25.8% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 26.4%
  • First area, 2021: 25.8%
14.8% 35th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
19.2% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%

Age structure

41.3% Older adults (45–64) +33.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
25.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
15.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
14.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
7.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

35.5% Married +14.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.9% Never married ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
21.7% Divorced ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
13.0% Widowed ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
7.2% Separated ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cowirra Frayville

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

  • 85+ in Cowirra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Cowirra: 3.4% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cowirra: 2.7% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Cowirra: 7.4% males, 5.4% females; 70–74 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Cowirra: 5.4% males, 4.7% females; 65–69 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Cowirra: 8.1% males, 6.7% females; 60–64 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Cowirra: 4.7% males, 5.4% females; 55–59 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 50–54 in Cowirra: 6.7% males, 2.7% females; 50–54 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Cowirra: 0.0% males, 2.7% females; 45–49 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Cowirra: 2.7% males, 2.0% females; 40–44 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Cowirra: 2.7% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Cowirra: 0.0% males, 2.7% females; 30–34 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Cowirra: 0.0% males, 2.7% females; 25–29 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Cowirra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Cowirra: 3.4% males, 2.0% females; 15–19 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Cowirra: 0.0% males, 6.0% females; 10–14 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Cowirra: 5.4% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Cowirra: 2.7% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Frayville: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cowirrain Frayville
10.3% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%

Country of birth

80.0% Australia +20.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
7.7% England ◂ +7.7 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

50.3% English ◂ +12.8 pts 37.5%
32.3% Australian ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%
17.4% German ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
8.4% Scottish ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.1% Irish ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Italian ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% Greek ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Cowirrain Frayville
1.9% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 1.9%
Limited English in Cowirrain Frayville
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

91.6% English only +8.4 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

44.5% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 36.4%
  • First area, 2021: 44.5%

Religious affiliation

48.4% Christianity +51.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
44.5% No religion ◂ +44.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Not stated ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
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

39.2% 34th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 35.1%
  • First area, 2021: 39.2%
5.1% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Cowirrain Frayville +1 more in Cowirra
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
398 59th pct —
936 20th pct —

Highest year of school

39.2% Year 12 ◂ +39.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% Year 10 +23.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
23.1% Year 11 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
12.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cowirrain Frayville +$78 higher in Frayville gap narrowing
$497 12th pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $437
  • First area, 2021: $497
  • Second area, 2016: $962
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Cowirrain Frayville +$312 higher in Cowirra
$887 9th pct $575 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $700
  • First area, 2021: $887
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Family income in Cowirrain Frayville +$843 higher in Frayville
$1,281 14th pct $2,124 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,166
  • First area, 2021: $1,281
  • Second area, 2021: $2,124
High earners in Cowirrain Frayville
4.3% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
High-income homes in Cowirrain Frayville
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

47.0% Under $650 ◂ +47.0 pts 0.0%
30.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.3 pts 0.0%
18.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

52.9% Under $650 ◂ +52.9 pts 0.0%
30.4% $650–$1,499 +7.1 pts ▸ 37.5%
8.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cowirrain Frayville
34.2% 75th pct —
Mental health in Cowirrain Frayville
14.8% 91st pct —
Needs assistance in Cowirrain Frayville
7.1% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Other condition +64.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
14.8% Mental health ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
11.0% Arthritis ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
7.7% Diabetes ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% Heart disease ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% Cancer ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.2% Asthma ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.6% Dementia ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.1% None ◂ +8.1 pts 50.0%
24.5% One condition ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
8.4% Two conditions ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
3.2% Three or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cowirrain Frayville
21.7% 66th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 29.2%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
Unpaid carers in Cowirrain Frayville
21.0% 91st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
Unpaid child care in Cowirrain Frayville
21.7% 33rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
Defence service in Cowirrain Frayville
3.0% 55th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Cowirrain Frayville
34.8% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cowirrain Frayville even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
11 yrs 6th pct —
Median income in Cowirrain Frayville
$1,625 91st pct —
Household income in Cowirrain Frayville
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Cowirrain Frayville +0.6 larger in Cowirra gap widening
2.0 14th pct 1.4 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4
17.6% 81st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.6%
Living alone in Cowirrain Frayville
37.9% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 45.5%
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%

Family composition

45.1% Couples without children +54.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
39.2% Couples with children ◂ +39.2 pts 0.0%
17.6% One-parent families ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

37.9% 1 person +45.5 pts ▸ 83.3%
47.0% 2 people ◂ +47.0 pts 0.0%
12.1% 3 people ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% 5 people ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $160
  • First area, 2021: $200
$867 11th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $867
People / bedroom in Cowirrain Frayville +0.40 higher in Cowirra
0.80 43rd pct 0.40 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.40
15.2% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
Owned outright in Cowirrain Frayville
66.7% 97th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 52.7%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%
Separate houses in Cowirrain Frayville
89.4% 31st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 94.5%
  • First area, 2021: 89.4%
57.6% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 63.6%
  • First area, 2021: 57.6%

How homes are owned or rented

66.7% Owned outright +33.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +30.3 pts 0.0%
15.2% Rented ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% Other tenure ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

89.4% Separate house +10.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.6% Other dwelling ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
9.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

43.9% 3 bedrooms +56.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.6% 4 bedrooms +53.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
19.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
10.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
7.6% Studio / none ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Cowirrain Frayville
20.0% 60th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Cowirrain Frayville even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cowirrain Frayville even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cowirrain Frayville even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cowirrain Frayville even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
40 74th pct —
Drive to city in Cowirrain Frayville +1 longer in Frayville
70 50th pct 71 51st pct

How people get to work

62.9% Car (driver) ◂ +62.9 pts 0.0%
20.0% Worked at home ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
4.3% Walked ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.9% 1 vehicle +6.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.8% 2 vehicles +24.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
12.1% 4 or more ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cowirrain Frayville
37.9% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 18.9%
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cowirrain Frayville
4.1% 57th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
Participation in Cowirrain Frayville
53.6% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 39.2%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
51.4% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 54.5%
  • First area, 2021: 51.4%

Industries people work in

24.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
17.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
10.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.6% Construction ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Other services ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.1% Retail trade ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.7% Manufacturing ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Education & training ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

32.9% Managers ◂ +32.9 pts 0.0%
20.0% Labourers ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
15.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
12.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% Community & personal service ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Professionals ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Sales workers ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cowirrain Frayville even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cowirrain Frayville even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Cowirrain Frayville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cowirrain Frayville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cowirrain Frayville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cowirrain Frayville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cowirrain Frayville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Cowirrain Frayville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cowirrain Frayville even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Cowirrain Frayville +1 higher in Cowirra
2 58th pct 0 33rd pct
Mean slope in Cowirrain Frayville +1.1 pts higher in Cowirra
5.1% 44th pct 4.0% 29th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cowirra vs Frayville [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40320/cowirra/vs/SAL40463/frayville