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Forster vs Punyelroo

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Forster profile · Punyelroo profile

Forster Punyelroo

Punyelroo and Forster (SA) are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Punyelroo has a typical weekly personal income that is well higher than Forster (SA) at $599 compared to $450. Residents in Punyelroo are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 66 compared to 59 in Forster (SA). Rental costs differ between the two, with typical weekly rent far higher in Forster (SA) at $115, while Punyelroo is $55.

Both areas are car-dependent and share very similar household profiles, with typical family incomes of $900 and an average of 1.8 people per home. They are effectively alike in their lack of local amenities, as neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. This shared isolation is further reflected in their typical incomes, which both sit far below the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Forsterin Punyelroo +25 larger in Punyelroo gap widening
14 10th pct 39 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 14
  • First area, 2021: 14
  • Second area, 2011: 229
  • Second area, 2016: 35
  • Second area, 2021: 39
Median age in Forsterin Punyelroo +7 yrs older in Punyelroo gap narrowing
59 yrs 91st pct 66 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 61 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 66 yrs
First Nations in Forsterin Punyelroo
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
61.5% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.5%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

28.6% Seniors (65+) +33.0 pts ▸ 61.5%
28.6% Older adults (45–64) +4.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

80.0% Married +1.1 pts ▸ 81.1%
0.0% Divorced +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Never married even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Forster Punyelroo

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

  • 85+ in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Forster: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 80–84 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Punyelroo: 15.4% males, 26.9% females
  • 65–69 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Punyelroo: 30.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 11.5% females
  • 55–59 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Punyelroo: 15.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Forster: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Punyelroo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Forsterin Punyelroo
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

21.4% Australia +58.1 pts ▸ 79.5%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

42.9% English ◂ +4.4 pts 38.5%
0.0% Australian +41.0 pts ▸ 41.0%
0.0% Scottish +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Forsterin Punyelroo
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Forsterin Punyelroo
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

71.4% English only +5.5 pts ▸ 76.9%
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

35.9% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.9%

Religious affiliation

0.0% Christianity +35.9 pts ▸ 35.9%
21.4% No religion +14.5 pts ▸ 35.9%
21.4% Not stated ◂ +11.2 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

27.0% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.0%
8.1% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Forsterin Punyelroo +1 more in Punyelroo
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
86 23rd pct
940 22nd pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 10 +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% Year 12 +27.0 pts ▸ 27.0%
0.0% Year 11 +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Highest qualification level

62.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +26.1 pts 36.4%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
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

0.0% Engineering & related +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
0.0% Health +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Education +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Society & culture +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Forsterin Punyelroo +$149 higher in Punyelroo gap widening
$450 8th pct $599 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: $474
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2011: $368
  • Second area, 2016: $442
  • Second area, 2021: $599
Household income in Forsterin Punyelroo +$31 higher in Punyelroo
$749 4th pct $780 5th pct
  • First area, 2021: $749
  • Second area, 2011: $757
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $780
Family income in Forsterin Punyelroo even
$900 4th pct $900 4th pct
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2011: $1,041
  • Second area, 2016: $774
  • Second area, 2021: $900
High earners in Forsterin Punyelroo
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Forsterin Punyelroo
43.6% 94th pct
Mental health in Forsterin Punyelroo
7.7% 46th pct
Needs assistance in Forsterin Punyelroo
7.7% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

28.6% Arthritis ◂ +13.2 pts 15.4%
0.0% Diabetes +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Heart disease +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Asthma +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Mental health +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +48.7 pts ▸ 48.7%
28.6% One condition +9.9 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Two conditions +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Forsterin Punyelroo
18.9% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.9%
Unpaid carers in Forsterin Punyelroo
8.1% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
Unpaid child care in Forsterin Punyelroo
10.8% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Defence service in Forsterin Punyelroo
11.4% 99th pct
Housework 15h+ in Forsterin Punyelroo
21.6% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
67 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Forsterin Punyelroo
$450 25th pct
Household income in Forsterin Punyelroo
$450 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Forsterin Punyelroo even
1.8 9th pct 1.8 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +17.6 pts 82.4%
0.0% Couples with children +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% 1 person +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
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

Rent in Forsterin Punyelroo +$60 higher in Forster
$115 8th pct $55 0th pct
$300 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $347
  • Second area, 2021: $300
People / bedroom in Forsterin Punyelroo +0.10 higher in Forster gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright ◂ +35.7 pts 64.3%
0.0% Rented +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +21.4 pts 78.6%
0.0% Other dwelling +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

100.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +78.6 pts 21.4%
100.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +50.0 pts 50.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
50 79th pct
Drive to city in Forsterin Punyelroo +16 longer in Punyelroo
102 70th pct 118 79th pct

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +35.7 pts 64.3%
0.0% 2 vehicles +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Forsterin Punyelroo
33.3% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Forsterin Punyelroo
21.6% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0.0 18th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Forsterin Punyelroo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Forsterin Punyelroo +1 higher in Punyelroo
1 43rd pct 2 59th pct
Mean slope in Forsterin Punyelroo +7.9 pts higher in Forster
11.4% 86th pct 3.5% 21st pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Forster vs Punyelroo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40455/forster/vs/SAL41225/punyelroo