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Farrell Flat vs Polish Hill River

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Farrell Flat profile · Polish Hill River profile

Farrell Flat Polish Hill River

Farrell Flat and Polish Hill River are two sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Polish Hill River is much wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,750 compared to $1,111 in Farrell Flat. Polish Hill River also has a much older population, with 42.1% aged 65 and over, and a higher share of people who finished Year 12 (56.7% versus 38.5% in Farrell Flat). In contrast, Farrell Flat has more people born overseas (14.9% versus 7.9%) and a higher rate of mental health conditions (13.9% versus 0.0%).

Both areas are similar in that they have a typical weekly rent of $200, which is around the national figure. They also share a lack of local amenities, as no homes in either area are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service. While both are rural, Farrell Flat is more connected, with more public transport stops and a higher share of homes within walking distance of a park.

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Where they differ most

Personal income: $623 higher in Polish Hill River Household income: $1,639 higher in Polish Hill River Family income: $1,450 higher in Polish Hill River Volunteering: 24.1 pts higher in Polish Hill River Population: 163 larger in Farrell Flat

Demographics & Identity

Population in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +163 larger in Farrell Flat gap narrowing
201 54th pct 38 23rd pct
Median age in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +6 yrs older in Polish Hill River gap widening
50 yrs 71st pct 56 yrs 87th pct
First Nations in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +2.0 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap steady
2.0% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +18.7 pts higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
23.4% 70th pct 42.1% 98th pct
Under 15 in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +1.9 pts higher in Polish Hill River gap narrowing
13.9% 30th pct 15.8% 41st pct
De facto in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +12.4 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap widening
12.4% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

30.3% Older adults (45–64) +14.4 pts ▸ 44.7%
23.4% Seniors (65+) +18.7 pts ▸ 42.1%
20.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.0 pts 7.9%
13.9% Children (0–14) +1.9 pts ▸ 15.8%
9.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

51.4% Married +14.3 pts ▸ 65.7%
29.6% Never married ◂ +6.8 pts 22.9%
3.4% Widowed +5.2 pts ▸ 8.6%
8.4% Divorced ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% Separated ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Farrell Flat Polish Hill River

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +7.0 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap narrowing
14.9% 64th pct 7.9% 33rd pct

Country of birth

78.6% Australia ◂ +7.6 pts 71.1%
9.0% England ◂ +1.1 pts 7.9%
2.0% New Zealand ◂ +2.0 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

46.8% English +16.4 pts ▸ 63.2%
41.8% Australian +8.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
11.9% German ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
10.0% Scottish +0.6 pts ▸ 10.5%
9.0% Irish ◂ +1.1 pts 7.9%
4.0% Greek ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% Filipino ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

95.0% English only +7.6 pts ▸ 102.6%
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 Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +10.7 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap narrowing
42.3% 55th pct 31.6% 26th pct

Religious affiliation

46.8% Christianity +21.7 pts ▸ 68.4%
42.3% No religion ◂ +10.7 pts 31.6%
12.9% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 10.5%
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 Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +18.2 pts higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
38.5% 32nd pct 56.7% 75th pct
Bachelor+ in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +10.6 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap widening
10.6% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

38.5% Year 12 +18.2 pts ▸ 56.7%
26.0% Year 11 +0.6 pts ▸ 26.7%
16.0% Year 10 ◂ +6.0 pts 10.0%
11.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

11.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +35.0 pts ▸ 46.7%
45.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +25.6 pts 20.0%
11.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

9.7% Health +17.0 pts ▸ 26.7%
23.3% Engineering & related ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
14.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
10.7% Management & commerce ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
8.7% Society & culture ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Education ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% Architecture & building ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Creative arts ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +$623 higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
$564 20th pct $1,187 90th pct
Household income in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +$1,639 higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
$1,111 20th pct $2,750 93rd pct
Family income in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +$1,450 higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
$1,300 15th pct $2,750 88th pct
High earners in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +11.5 pts higher in Polish Hill River gap narrowing
2.8% 23rd pct 14.3% 77th pct
High-income homes in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
3.8% 12th pct —

Household income distribution

48.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +48.1 pts 0.0%
24.1% Under $650 ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
19.0% $1,500–$2,999 +2.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
3.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

53.1% Under $650 ◂ +15.9 pts 37.1%
26.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.3 pts 20.0%
10.6% $1,500–$2,999 +12.2 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +15.1 pts higher in Farrell Flat
38.8% 88th pct 23.7% 25th pct
Mental health in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +13.9 pts higher in Farrell Flat
13.9% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +5.0 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap steady
5.0% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.4% Arthritis ◂ +7.5 pts 7.9%
13.9% Mental health ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
10.4% Asthma ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
4.5% Other condition +3.4 pts ▸ 7.9%
7.0% Diabetes ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Cancer ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% Lung condition ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Heart disease ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.2% None +9.9 pts ▸ 63.2%
23.4% One condition ◂ +7.6 pts 15.8%
10.0% Two conditions ◂ +2.1 pts 7.9%
4.5% Three or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +24.1 pts higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
27.4% 81st pct 51.4% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +2.6 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap narrowing
11.2% 34th pct 8.6% 18th pct
Unpaid child care in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +2.3 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap steady
22.3% 36th pct 20.0% 26th pct
Defence service in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +4.4 pts higher in Farrell Flat
4.4% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +6.7 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap widening
32.4% 86th pct 25.7% 59th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +4 larger in Farrell Flat
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
37 yrs 75th pct —
Median income in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
$425 21st pct —
Household income in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
$874 13th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +0.4 larger in Polish Hill River gap widening
2.2 24th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +1.8 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap narrowing
19.0% 85th pct 17.1% 79th pct
Living alone in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
27.8% 64th pct —

Family composition

47.7% Couples without children ◂ +4.9 pts 42.9%
35.9% Couples with children +1.2 pts ▸ 37.1%
19.0% One-parent families ◂ +1.8 pts 17.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

49.4% 2 people +7.8 pts ▸ 57.1%
12.7% 4 people +15.9 pts ▸ 28.6%
27.8% 1 person ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
13.9% 3 people +7.5 pts ▸ 21.4%
5.1% 5 people ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River even gap narrowing
$200 25th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
$802 9th pct —
People / bedroom in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +0.10 higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
20.3% 60th pct —
Owned outright in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
43.0% 56th pct —
Separate houses in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
97.5% 55th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
79.7% 51st pct —

How homes are owned or rented

43.0% Owned outright ◂ +7.3 pts 35.7%
34.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.7 pts 21.4%
6.3% Other tenure +15.1 pts ▸ 21.4%
20.3% Rented ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

97.5% Separate house +2.5 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

45.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +24.1 pts 21.4%
30.4% 4 bedrooms +12.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
3.8% 5 or more +17.6 pts ▸ 21.4%
20.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
5.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

77.8% Under $1,000 +55.6 pts ▸ 133.3%
11.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
13.0% 38th pct —
PT commute in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +2 more in Farrell Flat
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +9.95 more in Farrell Flat
9.95 87th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +19.9 more in Farrell Flat
19.9 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +2 more in Farrell Flat
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +50 longer in Polish Hill River
21 60th pct 71 91st pct
Drive to city in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +3 longer in Farrell Flat
96 66th pct 93 65th pct

How people get to work

69.0% Car (driver) +31.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.0% Worked at home ◂ +13.0 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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +6.3 pts 35.7%
13.6% 3 vehicles +22.1 pts ▸ 35.7%
19.8% 4 or more +8.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
25.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +14.0 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap steady
29.7% 45th pct 15.8% 10th pct
Recent arrivals in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
8.5% 87th pct —
Participation in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +4.9 pts higher in Farrell Flat gap narrowing
59.2% 45th pct 54.3% 30th pct
Full-time in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
48.0% 12th pct —

Industries people work in

20.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +27.4 pts ▸ 47.4%
11.0% Manufacturing +15.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
3.0% Construction +23.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
8.0% Accommodation & food +7.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
4.0% Education & training +11.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
13.0% Retail trade ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Administrative & support ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Other services ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

21.0% Managers +26.4 pts ▸ 47.4%
21.0% Labourers ◂ +21.0 pts 0.0%
18.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.2 pts 15.8%
11.0% Community & personal service +4.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
10.0% Professionals ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
9.0% Sales workers ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
4,478 62nd pct —
Assault/100k in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
1,990 86th pct —
Burglary/100k in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
995 81st pct —
Property damage/100k in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
995 65th pct —
5-yr change in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River
350.0% 100th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +1.1 higher in Farrell Flat
1.1 60th pct 0.1 33rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +1.2 more in Farrell Flat
1.3 61st pct 0.0 33rd pct
15-min city in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +43.6 pts higher in Farrell Flat
43.6% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +60.5 pts higher in Farrell Flat
60.5% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +6.4 more in Polish Hill River
19.9 61st pct 26.3 70th pct
Intersections/km² in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River even
1 43rd pct 1 51st pct
Mean slope in Farrell Flatin Polish Hill River +2.9 pts higher in Polish Hill River
4.1% 30th pct 7.0% 63rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Farrell Flat vs Polish Hill River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40432/farrell-flat/vs/SAL41177/polish-hill-river