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Fisher vs Sunnydale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Fisher profile · Sunnydale profile

Fisher Sunnydale

Fisher (SA) and Sunnydale are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Residents are far older in Sunnydale, where the typical person is 68 and 69.2% are seniors, compared to a typical age of 59 and 21.3% seniors in Fisher (SA). Other major differences include religion and education; those with no religion are far more common in Fisher (SA) at 57.4%, while Sunnydale has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 15.4% compared to 0.0% in Fisher (SA).

Both areas are identical in that no one uses a language other than English at home. They also share the same typical family income of $1,375 a week and the same proportion of separate houses at 100%. While Fisher (SA) has a far higher share of people living alone at 54.5%, both areas sit well below the national figure for typical weekly household incomes, with Sunnydale at $725 and Fisher (SA) at $575.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Fisherin Sunnydale +22 larger in Fisher gap widening
61 31st pct 39 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 54
  • First area, 2021: 61
  • Second area, 2016: 39
  • Second area, 2021: 39
Median age in Fisherin Sunnydale +9 yrs older in Sunnydale gap narrowing
59 yrs 91st pct 68 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 63 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 68 yrs
First Nations in Fisherin Sunnydale +8.2 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
8.2% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Fisherin Sunnydale +47.9 pts higher in Sunnydale gap widening
21.3% 61st pct 69.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.2%
Under 15 in Fisherin Sunnydale +9.8 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
9.8% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Fisherin Sunnydale +9.1 pts higher in Sunnydale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.1% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%

Age structure

21.3% Seniors (65+) +47.9 pts ▸ 69.2%
44.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.4 pts 35.9%
9.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

38.2% Married +18.2 pts ▸ 56.4%
25.5% Divorced ◂ +15.2 pts 10.3%
21.8% Never married ◂ +14.1 pts 7.7%
0.0% Separated +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.3% Widowed +0.4 pts ▸ 7.7%

Age & sex structure

Fisher Sunnydale

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

  • 85+ in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Fisher: 6.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Sunnydale: 6.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Fisher: 10.0% males, 8.0% females; 70–74 in Sunnydale: 8.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Fisher: 10.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Sunnydale: 20.0% males, 22.2% females
  • 60–64 in Fisher: 12.0% males, 16.0% females; 60–64 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 11.1% females
  • 55–59 in Fisher: 16.0% males, 6.0% females; 55–59 in Sunnydale: 15.6% males, 15.6% females
  • 50–54 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 16.0% females; 50–54 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Fisher: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Sunnydale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Fisherin Sunnydale +6.5 pts higher in Sunnydale gap steady
11.5% 50th pct 17.9% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.9%

Country of birth

67.2% Australia +9.7 pts ▸ 76.9%
9.8% England ◂ +2.1 pts 7.7%
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

49.2% English ◂ +8.2 pts 41.0%
21.3% Australian +9.5 pts ▸ 30.8%
16.4% Scottish ◂ +3.6 pts 12.8%
11.5% Irish ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% German ◂ +1.2 pts 10.3%
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 Fisherin Sunnydale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Fisherin Sunnydale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

88.5% English only +6.3 pts ▸ 94.9%
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 Fisherin Sunnydale +21.5 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
57.4% 91st pct 35.9% 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.3%
  • First area, 2021: 57.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.9%

Religious affiliation

57.4% No religion ◂ +21.5 pts 35.9%
26.2% Christianity +17.4 pts ▸ 43.6%
16.4% Not stated ◂ +6.1 pts 10.3%
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 Fisherin Sunnydale +4.9 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
25.5% 8th pct 20.5% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%
Bachelor+ in Fisherin Sunnydale +15.4 pts higher in Sunnydale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.4% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Fisherin Sunnydale +1 more in Fisher
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
86 23rd pct —
940 22nd pct —

Highest year of school

25.5% Year 12 ◂ +4.9 pts 20.5%
25.5% Year 10 ◂ +2.4 pts 23.1%
23.6% Year 11 ◂ +0.6 pts 23.1%
5.5% Year 9 or below +4.8 pts ▸ 10.3%

Highest qualification level

59.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +24.8 pts 34.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
14.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.0 pts 13.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.1% Engineering & related +9.6 pts ▸ 20.7%
18.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.2 pts 10.3%
18.5% Health ◂ +8.2 pts 10.3%
18.5% Management & commerce ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
14.8% Society & culture +2.4 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Fisherin Sunnydale +$29 higher in Sunnydale gap steady
$483 11th pct $512 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: $431
  • First area, 2021: $483
  • Second area, 2016: $455
  • Second area, 2021: $512
Household income in Fisherin Sunnydale +$150 higher in Sunnydale gap narrowing
$575 0th pct $725 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $469
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $725
Family income in Fisherin Sunnydale even gap narrowing
$1,375 19th pct $1,375 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,562
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
High earners in Fisherin Sunnydale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

54.5% Under $650 ◂ +30.7 pts 23.8%
22.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.7 pts 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

40.0% Under $650 +13.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
25.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.4 pts 23.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Fisherin Sunnydale +1.2 pts higher in Sunnydale
47.5% 100th pct 48.7% 100th pct
Mental health in Fisherin Sunnydale +23.0 pts higher in Fisher
23.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Fisherin Sunnydale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

23.0% Mental health ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
18.0% Arthritis +2.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
4.9% Cancer +7.9 pts ▸ 12.8%
4.9% Diabetes +7.9 pts ▸ 12.8%
4.9% Other condition +7.9 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Heart disease +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Lung condition +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.6% Asthma ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

31.1% None +4.7 pts ▸ 35.9%
34.4% One condition ◂ +3.7 pts 30.8%
16.4% Two conditions ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
8.2% Three or more ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Fisherin Sunnydale +2.3 pts higher in Sunnydale gap narrowing
18.2% 51st pct 20.5% 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%
Unpaid carers in Fisherin Sunnydale +9.1 pts higher in Fisher gap steady
9.1% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Fisherin Sunnydale +3.5 pts higher in Fisher gap narrowing
16.4% 15th pct 12.8% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
Defence service in Fisherin Sunnydale +10.8 pts higher in Sunnydale
0.0% 0th pct 10.8% 98th pct
Housework 15h+ in Fisherin Sunnydale +48.4 pts higher in Sunnydale gap widening
5.5% 2nd pct 53.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Fisherin Sunnydale +5 larger in Fisher
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Fisherin Sunnydale +6 yrs older in Sunnydale
52 yrs 89th pct 58 yrs 93rd pct
Median income in Fisherin Sunnydale
$575 43rd pct —
Household income in Fisherin Sunnydale
$900 14th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Fisherin Sunnydale +0.2 larger in Sunnydale gap widening
1.6 3rd pct 1.8 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 1.6
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Living alone in Fisherin Sunnydale +21.2 pts higher in Fisher
54.5% 100th pct 33.3% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 60.7%
  • First area, 2021: 54.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Family composition

43.8% Couples without children +56.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
18.8% Couples with children ◂ +8.0 pts 10.7%
18.8% One-parent families ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

18.2% 2 people +53.2 pts ▸ 71.4%
54.5% 1 person ◂ +21.2 pts 33.3%
13.6% 3 people ◂ +13.6 pts 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

$100 6th pct —
Mortgage in Fisherin Sunnydale +$7 higher in Fisher
$650 5th pct $643 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: $650
  • First area, 2021: $650
  • Second area, 2021: $643
People / bedroom in Fisherin Sunnydale even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Fisherin Sunnydale +3.2 pts higher in Sunnydale
68.2% 98th pct 71.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 71.4%
  • First area, 2021: 68.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.4%
Separate houses in Fisherin Sunnydale even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 75.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Fisherin Sunnydale +11.3 pts higher in Fisher
63.6% 18th pct 52.4% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 60.7%
  • First area, 2021: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.4%

How homes are owned or rented

68.2% Owned outright +3.2 pts ▸ 71.4%
18.2% Other tenure ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Owned with a mortgage +0.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Rented 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

45.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +12.1 pts 33.3%
36.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.3 pts 19.0%
18.2% 4 bedrooms +0.9 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

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

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Fisherin Sunnydale
15.0% 45th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Fisherin Sunnydale +26 longer in Fisher
113 77th pct 87 61st pct

How people get to work

15.0% Worked at home +40.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
30.0% Car (driver) +14.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
20.0% Walked ◂ +20.0 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%

Motor vehicles per home

22.7% 1 vehicle +30.2 pts ▸ 52.9%
40.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.5 pts 29.4%
27.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.7 pts 23.5%
13.6% 4 or more ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Fisherin Sunnydale +2.0 pts higher in Sunnydale gap narrowing
28.8% 42nd pct 30.8% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Fisherin Sunnydale
17.4% 100th pct —
Participation in Fisherin Sunnydale +21.3 pts higher in Fisher gap widening
41.8% 11th pct 20.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%
60.0% 60th pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Administrative & support +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
15.0% Construction +29.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
40.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Arts & recreation ◂ +15.0 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% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.0% Managers +46.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
20.0% Machinery operators & drivers +24.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
20.0% Labourers ◂ +20.0 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 Fisherin Sunnydale +0.1 higher in Fisher
0.1 39th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Fisherin Sunnydale +0.1 more in Fisher
0.1 40th pct 0.0 31st pct
15-min city in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Fisherin Sunnydale +8.3 pts higher in Fisher
11.2% 48th pct 2.9% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Fisherin Sunnydale +114.8 more in Fisher
114.8 88th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Fisherin Sunnydale even
0 23rd pct 0 23rd pct
Mean slope in Fisherin Sunnydale +0.3 pts higher in Sunnydale
2.9% 10th pct 3.2% 15th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Fisher vs Sunnydale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40440/fisher/vs/SAL41407/sunnydale