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Dutton vs Neales Flat

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Dutton profile · Neales Flat profile

Dutton Neales Flat

Dutton and Neales Flat are two sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ most in how people work and live; 40.4% of people in Neales Flat work from home, which is far higher than the 17.9% in Dutton. Neales Flat also has a much higher share of people caring for children unpaid (39.7% compared to 22.7%) and more large homes, with 96.9% having three or more bedrooms. In contrast, Dutton is more likely to have people living alone (26.3% versus 12.5%) and has more full-time workers (64.3% versus 46.8%).

Both areas share a similar housing style, with every home being a separate detached house. They also have similar levels of home ownership and nearly identical weekly personal incomes. The gap in people working from home has widened since the last census, as Neales Flat has seen a far higher increase in this trend than Dutton.

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Where they differ most

Participation: 25.5 pts higher in Neales Flat Work from home: 22.6 pts higher in Neales Flat No car: 7.0 pts higher in Dutton Full-time: 17.5 pts higher in Dutton Unpaid child care: 17.0 pts higher in Neales Flat

Demographics & Identity

Population in Duttonin Neales Flat +55 larger in Dutton gap widening
133 46th pct 78 35th pct
Median age in Duttonin Neales Flat +2 yrs older in Dutton gap steady
52 yrs 77th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
First Nations in Duttonin Neales Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Duttonin Neales Flat +6.6 pts higher in Dutton gap narrowing
14.3% 30th pct 7.7% 12th pct
Under 15 in Duttonin Neales Flat +3.6 pts higher in Neales Flat gap narrowing
10.5% 18th pct 14.1% 31st pct
De facto in Duttonin Neales Flat +1.9 pts higher in Dutton gap narrowing
8.1% 22nd pct 6.2% 14th pct

Age structure

36.1% Older adults (45–64) +11.3 pts ▸ 47.4%
17.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.6 pts 7.7%
14.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.6 pts 7.7%
10.5% Children (0–14) +3.6 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Marital status

60.9% Married +7.3 pts ▸ 68.3%
20.0% Never married ◂ +1.0 pts 19.0%
6.4% Separated +4.7 pts ▸ 11.1%
10.9% Divorced ◂ +1.4 pts 9.5%
3.6% Widowed ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Dutton Neales Flat

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Duttonin Neales Flat +1.8 pts higher in Dutton gap widening
12.0% 53rd pct 10.3% 45th pct

Country of birth

80.5% Australia +8.0 pts ▸ 88.5%
3.8% England +1.4 pts ▸ 5.1%
2.3% New Zealand ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 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

33.8% German +11.0 pts ▸ 44.9%
40.6% English ◂ +7.3 pts 33.3%
39.1% Australian ◂ +3.2 pts 35.9%
9.0% Irish ◂ +5.2 pts 3.8%
6.8% Scottish ◂ +0.4 pts 6.4%
3.8% Italian ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Duttonin Neales Flat +3.8 pts higher in Dutton gap steady
3.8% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Duttonin Neales Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.5% English only +7.5 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 Duttonin Neales Flat even gap narrowing
25.6% 15th pct 25.6% 15th pct

Religious affiliation

65.4% Christianity +2.5 pts ▸ 67.9%
25.6% No religion +0.1 pts ▸ 25.6%
7.5% Not stated +4.0 pts ▸ 11.5%
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

Year 12 in Duttonin Neales Flat +6.3 pts higher in Dutton gap widening
39.6% 36th pct 33.3% 19th pct
Bachelor+ in Duttonin Neales Flat +4.3 pts higher in Dutton gap widening
9.1% 26th pct 4.8% 11th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Duttonin Neales Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

39.6% Year 12 ◂ +6.3 pts 33.3%
11.7% Year 10 +15.6 pts ▸ 27.3%
23.4% Year 11 +2.3 pts ▸ 25.8%
12.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.1 pts 4.5%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.0 pts 45.0%
15.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.1 pts 7.5%
14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.1 pts 10.0%
4.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.3% Engineering & related ◂ +7.8 pts 12.5%
6.3% Health +13.8 pts ▸ 20.0%
4.7% Agriculture & environment +10.3 pts ▸ 15.0%
10.9% Management & commerce ◂ +3.4 pts 7.5%
10.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
4.7% Education +5.3 pts ▸ 10.0%
4.7% Society & culture +2.8 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.3% Architecture & building ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Creative arts ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Duttonin Neales Flat +$36 higher in Neales Flat gap narrowing
$634 30th pct $670 36th pct
Household income in Duttonin Neales Flat +$124 higher in Neales Flat gap steady
$1,271 30th pct $1,395 40th pct
Family income in Duttonin Neales Flat +$138 higher in Neales Flat gap narrowing
$1,424 22nd pct $1,562 30th pct
High earners in Duttonin Neales Flat +9.1 pts higher in Dutton gap widening
9.1% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Duttonin Neales Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

28.1% $650–$1,499 +21.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
40.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.4 pts 25.0%
12.3% Under $650 +0.2 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.2% Under $650 ◂ +0.6 pts 47.6%
30.9% $650–$1,499 +11.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
8.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
5.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Duttonin Neales Flat +5.4 pts higher in Neales Flat
33.1% 71st pct 38.5% 87th pct
Mental health in Duttonin Neales Flat +1.9 pts higher in Neales Flat
17.3% 97th pct 19.2% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Duttonin Neales Flat +2.2 pts higher in Dutton gap steady
6.0% 66th pct 3.8% 41st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

17.3% Mental health +1.9 pts ▸ 19.2%
12.0% Arthritis +0.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
12.0% Other condition ◂ +8.2 pts 3.8%
6.0% Cancer +1.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
7.5% Diabetes ◂ +3.7 pts 3.8%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +1.6 pts 5.1%
3.0% Heart disease +2.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Stroke +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.4% None ◂ +4.3 pts 55.1%
23.3% One condition +13.9 pts ▸ 37.2%
9.0% Two conditions ◂ +5.2 pts 3.8%
3.0% Three or more ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Duttonin Neales Flat +16.5 pts higher in Neales Flat gap narrowing
26.4% 78th pct 42.9% 96th pct
Unpaid carers in Duttonin Neales Flat +5.5 pts higher in Dutton gap narrowing
18.2% 87th pct 12.7% 49th pct
Unpaid child care in Duttonin Neales Flat +17.0 pts higher in Neales Flat gap widening
22.7% 37th pct 39.7% 93rd pct
Defence service in Duttonin Neales Flat +2.7 pts higher in Dutton
2.7% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Duttonin Neales Flat +2.4 pts higher in Neales Flat gap steady
30.9% 82nd pct 33.3% 87th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Duttonin Neales Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Duttonin Neales Flat
26 yrs 50th pct —
Median income in Duttonin Neales Flat
$725 58th pct —
Household income in Duttonin Neales Flat
$4,250 96th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Duttonin Neales Flat +0.2 larger in Neales Flat gap steady
2.3 29th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Duttonin Neales Flat +0.2 pts higher in Dutton gap narrowing
5.9% 25th pct 5.7% 25th pct
Living alone in Duttonin Neales Flat +13.8 pts higher in Dutton gap widening
26.3% 59th pct 12.5% 12th pct

Family composition

53.5% Couples with children +15.1 pts ▸ 68.6%
39.6% Couples without children ◂ +12.5 pts 27.1%
5.9% One-parent families ◂ +0.2 pts 5.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

36.8% 2 people +13.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
26.3% 1 person ◂ +13.8 pts 12.5%
7.0% 3 people +18.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
15.8% 4 people ◂ +0.2 pts 15.6%
8.8% 5 people ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Duttonin Neales Flat +$42 higher in Neales Flat
$258 43rd pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Duttonin Neales Flat +$365 higher in Neales Flat gap widening
$1,170 22nd pct $1,535 44th pct
People / bedroom in Duttonin Neales Flat +0.10 higher in Neales Flat gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Duttonin Neales Flat +3.3 pts higher in Dutton gap narrowing
15.8% 47th pct 12.5% 36th pct
Owned outright in Duttonin Neales Flat +0.1 pts higher in Dutton gap narrowing
43.9% 58th pct 43.8% 58th pct
Separate houses in Duttonin Neales Flat even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Duttonin Neales Flat +16.2 pts higher in Neales Flat gap widening
80.7% 53rd pct 96.9% 94th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.9% Owned outright ◂ +0.1 pts 43.8%
43.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +22.0 pts 21.9%
15.8% Rented ◂ +3.3 pts 12.5%
5.3% Other tenure +10.4 pts ▸ 15.6%
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

45.6% 3 bedrooms +4.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.7 pts 34.4%
21.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.3 pts 18.8%
0.0% 5 or more +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

20.0% Under $1,000 +37.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
32.0% $1,000–$1,799 +10.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Duttonin Neales Flat +7.0 pts higher in Dutton gap widening
7.0% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Duttonin Neales Flat +22.6 pts higher in Neales Flat gap widening
17.9% 54th pct 40.4% 91st pct
PT commute in Duttonin Neales Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Duttonin Neales Flat +2 more in Dutton
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Duttonin Neales Flat +15.04 more in Dutton
15.04 90th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Duttonin Neales Flat +150.4 more in Dutton
150.4 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Duttonin Neales Flat +2 more in Dutton
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Duttonin Neales Flat
37 72nd pct —
Drive to city in Duttonin Neales Flat +19 longer in Neales Flat
65 47th pct 84 59th pct

How people get to work

64.3% Car (driver) ◂ +6.8 pts 57.4%
17.9% Worked at home +22.6 pts ▸ 40.4%
5.4% Walked ◂ +5.4 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

35.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +22.6 pts 12.5%
21.1% 3 vehicles +13.3 pts ▸ 34.4%
29.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.3 pts 12.5%
15.8% 4 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 21.9%
7.0% No vehicle ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Duttonin Neales Flat +0.2 pts higher in Neales Flat gap narrowing
22.9% 23rd pct 23.1% 23rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Duttonin Neales Flat +0.4 pts higher in Dutton gap narrowing
8.2% 87th pct 7.8% 86th pct
Participation in Duttonin Neales Flat +25.5 pts higher in Neales Flat gap widening
55.5% 34th pct 81.0% 95th pct
Full-time in Duttonin Neales Flat +17.5 pts higher in Dutton gap widening
64.3% 76th pct 46.8% 11th pct

Industries people work in

17.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +24.7 pts ▸ 42.6%
17.9% Manufacturing ◂ +11.5 pts 6.4%
7.1% Health care & social assistance +9.9 pts ▸ 17.0%
16.1% Construction ◂ +9.7 pts 6.4%
0.0% Arts & recreation +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
5.4% Education & training +1.0 pts ▸ 6.4%
5.4% Administrative & support ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Other services ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.9% Managers +18.3 pts ▸ 36.2%
25.0% Labourers ◂ +18.6 pts 6.4%
14.3% Technicians & trades +0.6 pts ▸ 14.9%
10.7% Community & personal service ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
8.9% Professionals ◂ +0.4 pts 8.5%
8.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Sales workers ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.8 pts 6.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Duttonin Neales Flat +0.8 higher in Dutton
0.8 58th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Duttonin Neales Flat +0.9 more in Dutton
0.9 58th pct 0.0 33rd pct
15-min city in Duttonin Neales Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Duttonin Neales Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Duttonin Neales Flat +42.1 pts higher in Dutton
42.1% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Duttonin Neales Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Duttonin Neales Flat +1.6 pts higher in Dutton
1.6% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Duttonin Neales Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Duttonin Neales Flat +17.3 more in Dutton
30.1 72nd pct 12.8 48th pct
Intersections/km² in Duttonin Neales Flat even
0 33rd pct 0 33rd pct
Mean slope in Duttonin Neales Flat +2.2 pts higher in Dutton
5.9% 52nd pct 3.7% 24th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dutton vs Neales Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40381/dutton/vs/SAL41015/neales-flat