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Cultana vs Whyalla Jenkins

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 30 km apart · Cultana profile · Whyalla Jenkins profile

Cultana Whyalla Jenkins

Whyalla Jenkins and Cultana are very different South Australian places. Whyalla Jenkins is a residential area where the typical resident is 33, and typical family incomes are far higher at $2,356. It is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of parks and schools. In contrast, Cultana is sparsely populated and car-dependent. Residents there are far older, with a typical age of 54, and typical family incomes are much lower at $1,375. Notably, typical monthly home-loan payments in Cultana are far higher at $4,000 compared to $1,580 in Whyalla Jenkins.

These two areas have tracked in different directions since 2011, particularly as the gap in typical age has widened by 21 years. While their terrain is similar, with both having a low average slope, almost everything else differs. Whyalla Jenkins has a higher number of people per home and a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. Cultana has no public transport or walkable amenities, while Whyalla Jenkins has a higher number of transport stops and schools.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +1,952 larger in Whyalla Jenkins gap steady
9 6th pct 1,961 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 9
  • Second area, 2011: 1,390
  • Second area, 2016: 1,950
  • Second area, 2021: 1,961
Median age in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +21 yrs older in Cultana
54 yrs 83rd pct 33 yrs 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
2.9% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%
12.0% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
22.6% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
18.2% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

Age structure

33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.7 pts 22.6%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%

Marital status

55.6% Married ◂ +7.4 pts 48.2%
0.0% Never married +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% Divorced +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Widowed +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Separated +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

21.1% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%

Country of birth

55.6% Australia +20.4 pts ▸ 76.0%
0.0% England +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% India +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Philippines +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% South Africa +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% China +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.4% Scottish ◂ +31.3 pts 13.2%
0.0% English +41.6 pts ▸ 41.6%
0.0% Australian +41.4 pts ▸ 41.4%
0.0% Irish +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% German +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Italian +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Filipino +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Indian +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Greek +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dutch +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Chinese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Language

9.5% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
0.6% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +12.7 pts 87.3%
0.0% Punjabi +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Mandarin +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Tagalog +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Greek +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Hindi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

Religion

55.0% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.0%

Religious affiliation

0.0% No religion +55.0 pts ▸ 55.0%
44.4% Christianity ◂ +8.0 pts 36.4%
0.0% Not stated +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Hinduism +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Islam +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Other religions +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Buddhism +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

54.2% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 48.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.2%
17.7% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +8 more in Whyalla Jenkins
0 0th pct 8 77th pct
255 43rd pct
898 13th pct

Highest year of school

75.0% Year 12 ◂ +20.8 pts 54.2%
0.0% Year 11 +23.2 pts ▸ 23.2%
0.0% Year 10 +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +44.8 pts ▸ 44.8%
0.0% Bachelor degree +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +27.5 pts ▸ 27.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Society & culture +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Education +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Health +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Information technology +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Creative arts +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Income

Personal income in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +$428 higher in Whyalla Jenkins
$575 21st pct $1,003 82nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2011: $724
  • Second area, 2016: $759
  • Second area, 2021: $1,003
Household income in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +$595 higher in Whyalla Jenkins
$1,375 38th pct $1,970 74th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2011: $1,702
  • Second area, 2016: $1,655
  • Second area, 2021: $1,970
Family income in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +$981 higher in Whyalla Jenkins
$1,375 19th pct $2,356 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2011: $1,955
  • Second area, 2016: $1,908
  • Second area, 2021: $2,356
17.0% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
High-income homes in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins
25.1% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.1%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +33.0 pts ▸ 33.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Under $650 +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%

Personal income distribution

33.3% Under $650 +2.0 pts ▸ 35.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +28.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins
28.7% 49th pct
8.3% 52nd pct
Needs assistance in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins
4.5% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

44.4% Asthma ◂ +34.0 pts 10.5%
0.0% Mental health +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Arthritis +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Other condition +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Diabetes +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Heart disease +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Cancer +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Lung condition +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dementia +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

33.3% None +32.2 pts ▸ 65.6%
44.4% One condition ◂ +24.5 pts 20.0%
0.0% Two conditions +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Three or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Community Participation

18.3% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%
11.0% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
Unpaid child care in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins
34.5% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.5%
2.2% 42nd pct
23.6% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +57 larger in Whyalla Jenkins
0 0th pct 57 78th pct
16 yrs 13th pct
52.0% 75th pct
30.8% 94th pct
$575 43rd pct
Household income in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins
$1,174 26th pct
Indigenous language in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins
19.3% 87th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +0.5 larger in Whyalla Jenkins
2.0 14th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
12.4% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.4%
23.8% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +38.1 pts 61.9%
0.0% Couples without children +25.7 pts ▸ 25.7%
0.0% One-parent families +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Other families +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +33.2 pts ▸ 33.2%
0.0% 1 person +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% 4 people +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% 3 people +16.8 pts ▸ 16.8%
0.0% 5 people +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% 6 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

$265 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $225
  • Second area, 2016: $250
  • Second area, 2021: $265
Mortgage in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +$2,420 higher in Cultana
$4,000 100th pct $1,580 47th pct
  • First area, 2021: $4,000
  • Second area, 2011: $1,800
  • Second area, 2016: $1,829
  • Second area, 2021: $1,580
People / bedroom in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +0.20 higher in Whyalla Jenkins
0.50 0th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.50
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
41.4% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.4%
19.5% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.5%
92.0% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 98.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 91.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.0%
94.7% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 91.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 94.7%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +41.4 pts ▸ 41.4%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Owned outright +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Other tenure +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.0 pts 92.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +47.9 pts ▸ 47.9%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +41.6 pts ▸ 41.6%
0.0% 5 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% 1 bedroom +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

3.5% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%
2.6% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%
3.1% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
PT stops in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +6 more in Whyalla Jenkins
0 0th pct 6 76th pct
Stops/1k in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +3.06 more in Whyalla Jenkins
0.00 0th pct 3.06 70th pct
Departures/1k in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +193.3 more in Whyalla Jenkins
0.0 0th pct 193.3 73rd pct
PT routes in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +2 more in Whyalla Jenkins
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
12 49th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +72.1 pts ▸ 72.1%
33.3% Walked ◂ +33.0 pts 0.4%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +30.8 pts 2.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Bus +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 4 or more ◂ +91.5 pts 8.5%
0.0% 2 vehicles +41.1 pts ▸ 41.1%
0.0% 1 vehicle +33.4 pts ▸ 33.4%
0.0% 3 vehicles +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% No vehicle +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Migration & Movement

41.4% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 52.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.4%
17.9% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.9%

Jobs & Industry

3.4% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%
72.1% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 72.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.1%
67.0% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 67.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.0%

Industries people work in

66.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +66.3 pts 0.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Education & training +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Retail trade +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Mining +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Construction +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Other services +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

55.6% Managers ◂ +46.7 pts 8.9%
0.0% Professionals +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Sales workers +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Labourers +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Crime & Safety

3,672 54th pct
867 59th pct
51 47th pct
561 56th pct
663 35th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins
204 55th pct
Property damage/100k in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins
1,122 71st pct
75.6% 87th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +4.4 higher in Whyalla Jenkins
0.0 0th pct 4.4 80th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +4.3 more in Whyalla Jenkins
0.0 0th pct 4.3 79th pct
15-min city in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +41.6 pts higher in Whyalla Jenkins
0.0% 0th pct 41.6% 77th pct
Walk to shops in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +41.5 pts higher in Whyalla Jenkins
0.0% 0th pct 41.5% 77th pct
Walk to transit in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +91.1 pts higher in Whyalla Jenkins
0.0% 0th pct 91.1% 84th pct
Walk to school in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +53.3 pts higher in Whyalla Jenkins
0.0% 0th pct 53.3% 76th pct
Walk to a park in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +96.3 pts higher in Whyalla Jenkins
0.0% 0th pct 96.3% 84th pct
Walk to health in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +41.6 pts higher in Whyalla Jenkins
0.0% 0th pct 41.6% 82nd pct
Amenities/1k in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +6.6 more in Whyalla Jenkins
0.0 0th pct 6.6 33rd pct
Intersections/km² in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +46 higher in Whyalla Jenkins
0 5th pct 46 78th pct
Mean slope in Cultanain Whyalla Jenkins +0.8 pts higher in Whyalla Jenkins
3.0% 12th pct 3.7% 25th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cultana vs Whyalla Jenkins [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40334/cultana/vs/SAL41587/whyalla-jenkins