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Cungena vs Wallala

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 30 km apart · Cungena profile · Wallala profile

Cungena Wallala

Cungena and Wallala are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Cungena has a typical resident age of 37, while residents in Wallala are far younger at 27. There is also a notable difference in earnings, with the typical family income in Cungena being well higher at $2,750 per week, compared to $1,875 in Wallala.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very small and car-dependent. They share a lack of nearby services, as no homes in either place are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store. While households in Wallala are larger, with 3.7 people per home compared to 2.9 in Cungena, both areas remain well below the national figure for total population.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cungenain Wallala +15 larger in Cungena gap widening
25 17th pct 10 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27
  • First area, 2021: 25
  • Second area, 2016: 15
  • Second area, 2021: 10
Median age in Cungenain Wallala +10 yrs older in Cungena gap narrowing
37 yrs 20th pct 27 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 28 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 27 yrs
First Nations in Cungenain Wallala
12.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

24.0% Young adults (25–44) +16.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
36.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +36.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
20.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

57.1% Married +22.9 pts ▸ 80.0%
28.6% Never married ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cungena Wallala

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

  • 85+ in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Cungena: 23.1% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 38.5% females; 45–49 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 38.5% females; 15–19 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Cungena: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wallala: 100.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cungenain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

76.0% Australia +24.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% England even 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

56.0% Australian +34.0 pts ▸ 90.0%
24.0% English ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Irish ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Cungenain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Cungenain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

76.0% English only +24.0 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

No religion in Cungenain Wallala
32.0% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%

Religious affiliation

32.0% No religion +38.0 pts ▸ 70.0%
36.0% Christianity +14.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.0% Not stated ◂ +16.0 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

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Cungenain Wallala even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

68.8% Year 12 +71.3 pts ▸ 140.0%
31.3% Year 11 ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
31.3% Year 10 ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
44.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

55.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
44.4% Management & commerce ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cungenain Wallala +$142 higher in Cungena gap narrowing
$1,041 86th pct $899 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $665
  • First area, 2021: $1,041
  • Second area, 2016: $899
  • Second area, 2021: $899
Household income in Cungenain Wallala +$874 higher in Cungena gap widening
$2,749 93rd pct $1,875 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
Family income in Cungenain Wallala +$875 higher in Cungena
$2,750 88th pct $1,875 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,437
  • First area, 2021: $2,750
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
High earners in Cungenain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

23.8% $1,500–$2,999 +76.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
14.3% Under $650 +65.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cungenain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Cungenain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Cungenain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

88.0% None ◂ +18.0 pts 70.0%
0.0% One condition even 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cungenain Wallala
38.1% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 56.5%
  • First area, 2021: 38.1%
Unpaid carers in Cungenain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Cungenain Wallala
47.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 47.6%
Defence service in Cungenain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cungenain Wallala
28.6% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cungenain Wallala +3 larger in Cungena
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
34 yrs 72nd pct
Median income in Cungenain Wallala
$2,749 100th pct
Household income in Cungenain Wallala
$5,500 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cungenain Wallala +0.8 larger in Wallala gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 3.7 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

35.0% Couples with children +65.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
25.0% Couples without children ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

62.5% 1 person ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
50.0% 2 people ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$50 0th pct
People / bedroom in Cungenain Wallala +0.30 higher in Wallala
0.80 43rd pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
37.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Cungenain Wallala even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cungenain Wallala even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cungenain Wallala even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cungenain Wallala even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

52.6% Car (driver) +18.8 pts ▸ 71.4%
0.0% Worked at home +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
15.8% Walked ◂ +15.8 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

62.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
37.5% 4 or more +22.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cungenain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Cungenain Wallala
90.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56.5%
  • First area, 2021: 90.5%

Industries people work in

68.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +25.6 pts 42.9%
21.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

52.6% Managers +33.1 pts ▸ 85.7%
26.3% Labourers ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
21.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
21.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cungenain Wallala +0.2 higher in Cungena
0.2 43rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cungenain Wallala +0.3 more in Cungena
0.3 46th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Cungenain Wallala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cungenain Wallala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cungenain Wallala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cungenain Wallala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cungenain Wallala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Cungenain Wallala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cungenain Wallala +360.0 more in Wallala
40.0 77th pct 400.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Cungenain Wallala even
0 24th pct 0 9th pct
Mean slope in Cungenain Wallala +1.2 pts higher in Wallala
2.4% 4th pct 3.6% 22nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cungena vs Wallala [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40337/cungena/vs/SAL41517/wallala