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Currency Creek vs Mount Observation

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Currency Creek profile · Mount Observation profile

Currency Creek Mount Observation

Currency Creek and Mount Observation (SA) are two nearby South Australian areas with very different scales. Currency Creek has a larger population of 443 people and is generally older, with a typical resident aged 48. Mount Observation (SA) is sparsely populated with only 10 residents, but they are typically younger at 39. There are also stark differences in income; the typical weekly personal income in Mount Observation (SA) is $1,125, which is far higher than the $684 seen in Currency Creek.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in their reliance on cars. Both are car-dependent and lack homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. While Currency Creek has more schools and walkable amenities, both areas sit far below the national figure for public transport access.

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Where they differ most

People / bedroom: 0.80 higher in Mount Observation Population: 433 larger in Currency Creek Personal income: $441 higher in Mount Observation Median age: 9 yrs older in Currency Creek Mortgage: $823 higher in Mount Observation

Demographics & Identity

Population in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +433 larger in Currency Creek gap steady
443 63rd pct 10 7th pct
Median age in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +9 yrs older in Currency Creek gap widening
48 yrs 62nd pct 39 yrs 26th pct
First Nations in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
2.3% 53rd pct —
Aged 65+ in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
18.7% 50th pct —
Under 15 in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
14.7% 34th pct —
De facto in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
13.3% 59th pct —

Age structure

18.5% Young adults (25–44) +21.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
36.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +36.3 pts 0.0%
14.7% Children (0–14) +15.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
18.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.7 pts 0.0%
9.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.4% Married +26.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
35.3% Never married ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Divorced ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% Separated ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.1% Widowed ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Currency Creek Mount Observation

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
14.0% 61st pct —

Country of birth

79.5% Australia ◂ +39.5 pts 40.0%
7.7% England ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
1.1% India ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.7% New Zealand ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% China 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

46.0% English ◂ +46.0 pts 0.0%
42.4% Australian ◂ +12.4 pts 30.0%
9.5% Scottish +20.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
11.1% Irish ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
5.6% German ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
1.8% Dutch ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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

Other language in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
3.6% 51st pct —
Limited English in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

90.3% English only +9.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
1.1% Greek ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.7% Punjabi ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
50.1% 79th pct —

Religious affiliation

50.1% No religion ◂ +10.1 pts 40.0%
12.9% Not stated +37.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.2% Christianity ◂ +35.2 pts 0.0%
0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.7 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
44.6% 49th pct —
Bachelor+ in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
14.8% 51st pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +2 more in Currency Creek
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
283 46th pct —
ICSEA in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
964 34th pct —

Highest year of school

44.6% Year 12 ◂ +44.6 pts 0.0%
21.2% Year 11 ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% Year 10 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
9.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

34.4% Certificate III / IV +40.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
17.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
4.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.4% Management & commerce +61.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
16.5% Engineering & related ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
13.4% Society & culture ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
12.1% Health ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
8.5% Education ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.5% Architecture & building ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +$441 higher in Mount Observation gap widening
$684 38th pct $1,125 88th pct
Household income in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +$625 higher in Mount Observation
$1,625 56th pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +$313 higher in Mount Observation
$1,937 53rd pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
12.1% 70th pct —
High-income homes in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
20.3% 62nd pct —

Household income distribution

28.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
27.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +27.5 pts 0.0%
13.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
10.5% Under $650 ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.3% Under $650 ◂ +45.3 pts 0.0%
30.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.7 pts 0.0%
14.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
5.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
30.9% 60th pct —
Mental health in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
10.4% 72nd pct —
Needs assistance in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
4.5% 49th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

11.1% Arthritis ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
10.4% Mental health ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
10.4% Other condition ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
9.0% Asthma ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
3.8% Cancer ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.4% Heart disease ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Lung condition ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.0% Diabetes ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.4% None +30.6 pts ▸ 90.0%
21.0% One condition ◂ +21.0 pts 0.0%
7.2% Two conditions ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
3.6% Three or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
20.5% 61st pct —
Unpaid carers in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
12.9% 52nd pct —
Unpaid child care in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
24.8% 47th pct —
Defence service in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
2.7% 51st pct —
Housework 15h+ in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
27.2% 67th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +10 larger in Currency Creek
10 59th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
20 yrs 25th pct —
Median income in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
$824 67th pct —
Household income in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +0.9 larger in Mount Observation gap widening
2.6 57th pct 3.5 95th pct
One-parent in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
6.8% 27th pct —
Living alone in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
17.0% 26th pct —

Family composition

60.3% Couples with children +14.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
32.3% Couples without children ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%
6.8% One-parent families ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
3.1% Other families ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.4% 2 people ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
17.6% 4 people ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.0% 1 person ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
16.3% 3 people ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
5.2% 6 or more ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
2.0% 5 people ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
$330 66th pct —
Mortgage in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +$823 higher in Mount Observation
$1,560 46th pct $2,383 86th pct
People / bedroom in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +0.80 higher in Mount Observation
0.80 43rd pct 1.60 100th pct
Renting in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
9.8% 26th pct —
Owned outright in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
45.8% 64th pct —
Separate houses in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
97.4% 54th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
80.4% 52nd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

45.8% Owned outright ◂ +45.8 pts 0.0%
43.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Rented ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

97.4% Separate house +2.6 pts ▸ 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

35.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
34.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +34.0 pts 0.0%
13.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
11.1% 5 or more ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
5.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
13.7% 41st pct —
PT commute in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Currency Creekin Mount Observation even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Currency Creekin Mount Observation even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Currency Creekin Mount Observation even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Currency Creekin Mount Observation even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +54 longer in Mount Observation
58 43rd pct 112 76th pct

How people get to work

61.9% Car (driver) ◂ +11.9 pts 50.0%
13.7% Worked at home ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
6.6% Walked ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
3.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.4% 2 vehicles +53.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.6% 4 or more ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
16.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
10.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
27.5% 37th pct —
Recent arrivals in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
8.1% 57th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
2.6% 41st pct —
Participation in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
62.5% 57th pct —
Full-time in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
52.2% 23rd pct —

Industries people work in

16.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
14.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
10.2% Retail trade ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.4% Manufacturing ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
8.4% Construction ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
6.6% Education & training ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Administrative & support ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.1% Professional & technical ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.7% Rental & real estate ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

21.7% Managers +28.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.9% Labourers ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
12.4% Professionals ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.1% Community & personal service ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
10.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.0% Sales workers ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
4.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
1,806 21st pct —
Assault/100k in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
226 8th pct —
Robbery/100k in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
226 90th pct —
Burglary/100k in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
226 18th pct —
Theft/100k in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
226 7th pct —
Vehicle theft/100k in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
451 86th pct —
Property damage/100k in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
451 30th pct —
5-yr change in Currency Creekin Mount Observation
-27.3% 28th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +0.0 higher in Mount Observation
0.0 32nd pct 0.1 34th pct
Types ≤15 min in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +0.0 more in Mount Observation
0.0 33rd pct 0.1 34th pct
15-min city in Currency Creekin Mount Observation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Currency Creekin Mount Observation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Currency Creekin Mount Observation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Currency Creekin Mount Observation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +1.6 pts higher in Mount Observation
4.2% 44th pct 5.9% 45th pct
Walk to health in Currency Creekin Mount Observation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +13.5 more in Currency Creek
13.5 50th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +1 higher in Currency Creek
1 54th pct 0 17th pct
Mean slope in Currency Creekin Mount Observation +10.6 pts higher in Mount Observation
5.1% 43rd pct 15.7% 93rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Currency Creek vs Mount Observation [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40342/currency-creek/vs/SAL40958/mount-observation