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Farina vs Marree

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 54 km apart · Farina profile · Marree profile

Farina Marree

Marree and Farina are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Marree is more walkable, with a score of 3.2 (mostly car-dependent), while Farina is 0.3 (car-dependent). There are stark differences in income; typical weekly household income in Farina is $2,250, which is far higher than the $485 seen in Marree. Marree also has a larger First Nations population with 30 people, compared to four in Farina.

Both areas are similar in that no homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport or a 15 minute walk of health services. They also both have typical household sizes and bedroom occupancy that sit well below the national figure. Over time, the gaps in income and accessibility have remained significant, though both areas share a similar level of school advantage.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Farinain Marree +50 larger in Marree gap narrowing
15 11th pct 65 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 29
  • First area, 2021: 15
  • Second area, 2011: 634
  • Second area, 2016: 101
  • Second area, 2021: 65
Median age in Farinain Marree +7 yrs older in Farina gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Farinain Marree
— 46.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.2%
— 26.2% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.2%
— 6.2% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
— 11.4% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%

Age structure

66.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +34.4 pts 32.3%
66.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +40.5 pts 26.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Children (0–14) +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Marital status

23.5% Never married +40.3 pts ▸ 63.8%
52.9% Married ◂ +46.0 pts 6.9%
0.0% Widowed +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Separated +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Divorced +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%

Age & sex structure

Farina Marree

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

  • 85+ in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Marree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Marree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Farina: 20.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Marree: 4.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Marree: 5.9% males, 7.4% females
  • 65–69 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Marree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Farina: 0.0% males, 33.3% females; 60–64 in Marree: 4.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Farina: 26.7% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Marree: 8.8% males, 8.8% females
  • 50–54 in Farina: 0.0% males, 20.0% females; 50–54 in Marree: 0.0% males, 10.3% females
  • 45–49 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Marree: 0.0% males, 8.8% females
  • 40–44 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Marree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Marree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Marree: 10.3% males, 4.4% females
  • 25–29 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Marree: 5.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Marree: 4.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Marree: 0.0% males, 7.4% females
  • 10–14 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Marree: 8.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Marree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Farina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Marree: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Farinain Marree
— 12.3% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%

Country of birth

146.7% Australia ◂ +72.8 pts 73.8%
0.0% England +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
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

66.7% English ◂ +29.7 pts 36.9%
53.3% Australian ◂ +36.4 pts 16.9%
20.0% Scottish ◂ +15.4 pts 4.6%
20.0% German ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Farinain Marree
— 6.2% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
Limited English in Farinain Marree
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

93.3% English only ◂ +10.3 pts 83.1%
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 Farinain Marree
— 56.9% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.9%

Religious affiliation

73.3% No religion ◂ +16.4 pts 56.9%
20.0% Christianity +3.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Not stated +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
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

— 21.7% 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
Bachelor+ in Farinain Marree
— 6.9% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%
Schools ≤3 km in Farinain Marree +1 more in Farina
2 62nd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Farinain Marree +12 larger in Farina
31 10th pct 19 4th pct
ICSEA in Farinain Marree +7 higher in Farina
788 5th pct 781 5th pct

Highest year of school

52.9% Year 12 ◂ +31.3 pts 21.7%
47.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.4 pts 31.7%
17.6% Year 11 ◂ +7.6 pts 10.0%
17.6% Year 10 ◂ +2.6 pts 15.0%

Highest qualification level

37.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.1 pts 15.4%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +34.6 pts ▸ 34.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% Education +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Society & culture +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Farinain Marree +$548 higher in Farina gap widening
$1,062 86th pct $514 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: $537
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2011: $1,094
  • Second area, 2016: $462
  • Second area, 2021: $514
Household income in Farinain Marree +$1,765 higher in Farina gap widening
$2,250 86th pct $485 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $857
  • Second area, 2016: $537
  • Second area, 2021: $485
Family income in Farinain Marree +$1,426 higher in Farina gap widening
$2,250 71st pct $824 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,124
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $1,237
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $824
High earners in Farinain Marree
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Farinain Marree
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

37.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +29.0 pts ▸ 29.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

29.4% Under $650 +15.4 pts ▸ 44.8%
29.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.2 pts 17.2%
17.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.5 pts 5.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Farinain Marree
— 27.7% 44th pct
Mental health in Farinain Marree
— 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Farinain Marree
— 7.7% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Diabetes +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Heart disease +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Asthma +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Lung condition +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Arthritis +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Cancer +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Dementia 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

100.0% None ◂ +44.6 pts 55.4%
33.3% One condition ◂ +14.9 pts 18.5%
0.0% Two conditions +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Farinain Marree
— 19.0% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
Unpaid carers in Farinain Marree
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Farinain Marree
— 10.3% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Defence service in Farinain Marree
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Farinain Marree
— 12.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Farinain Marree +26 larger in Marree
4 46th pct 30 73rd pct
Median age in Farinain Marree +5 yrs older in Farina
57 yrs 92nd pct 52 yrs 89th pct
— 30.4% 27th pct
Median income in Farinain Marree +$10 higher in Farina
$450 25th pct $440 23rd pct
Household income in Farinain Marree +$966 higher in Farina
$1,399 37th pct $433 0th pct
Indigenous language in Farinain Marree
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Farinain Marree +0.6 larger in Farina gap steady
2.1 19th pct 1.5 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5
One-parent in Farinain Marree
— 54.2% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.2%
Living alone in Farinain Marree
— 71.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.0%

Family composition

80.0% Couples without children ◂ +67.5 pts 12.5%
0.0% One-parent families +54.2 pts ▸ 54.2%
50.0% Couples with children ◂ +29.2 pts 20.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

75.0% 1 person ◂ +4.0 pts 71.0%
37.5% 2 people ◂ +21.4 pts 16.1%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $80 3rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $40
  • Second area, 2016: $83
  • Second area, 2021: $80
$3,900 100th pct —
People / bedroom in Farinain Marree +0.20 higher in Farina gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
— 35.5% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 54.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.5%
Owned outright in Farinain Marree
— 22.6% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
Separate houses in Farinain Marree
— 74.2% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 88.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 74.2%
3+ bedrooms in Farinain Marree
— 48.4% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 67.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.4%

How homes are owned or rented

37.5% Owned outright ◂ +14.9 pts 22.6%
0.0% Rented +35.5 pts ▸ 35.5%
0.0% Not stated +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +74.2 pts ▸ 74.2%
0.0% Other dwelling +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +48.4 pts ▸ 48.4%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 11.1% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
PT stops in Farinain Marree even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Farinain Marree even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Farinain Marree even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Farinain Marree even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

85.7% Worked at home ◂ +85.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Walked +77.8 pts ▸ 77.8%
71.4% Car (driver) ◂ +54.8 pts 16.7%
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

0.0% 1 vehicle +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% 2 vehicles +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% No vehicle +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% 4 or more +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Farinain Marree
— 21.0% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Farinain Marree
— 31.0% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 96.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 81.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% Education & training +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +72.2 pts 27.8%
0.0% Professionals +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Labourers +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Farinain Marree +2.9 higher in Marree
0.3 47th pct 3.2 73rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Farinain Marree +4.3 more in Marree
0.2 45th pct 4.5 80th pct
15-min city in Farinain Marree +79.7 pts higher in Marree
0.4% 57th pct 80.1% 89th pct
Walk to shops in Farinain Marree +21.9 pts higher in Farina
21.9% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Farinain Marree even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Farinain Marree +79.7 pts higher in Marree
0.4% 57th pct 80.1% 85th pct
Walk to a park in Farinain Marree +92.0 pts higher in Marree
0.4% 30th pct 92.3% 81st pct
Walk to health in Farinain Marree even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Farinain Marree +107.7 more in Farina
200.0 92nd pct 92.3 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Farinain Marree +13 higher in Marree
0 6th pct 13 72nd pct
Mean slope in Farinain Marree +0.4 pts higher in Farina
4.2% 32nd pct 3.8% 26th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Farina vs Marree [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40431/farina/vs/SAL40838/marree