# Gawler River vs Munno Para Downs — 2021 Census comparison

Suburb / Locality comparison · about 6.3 km apart

Munno Para Downs and Gawler River are neighbouring areas with small populations. Munno Para Downs is much more diverse, with 38.1% of people born overseas and 48.6% using a language other than English at home, compared to 12.5% and 0% in Gawler River. It also has a higher rate of full-time employment at 60.7%, whereas Gawler River is much lower at 37.8%. In contrast, Gawler River has a higher share of renters at 23.5% compared to 5.6% in Munno Para Downs, and more people with a long-term health condition (34.6% against 22.1%).

Both areas are almost identical in their typical weekly household incomes, which sit around $1,542 to $1,624. They also share a similar housing style, with 100% of homes being separate houses. While both are car-dependent, Munno Para Downs has more street intersections and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. The typical age in both places is far older than the national figure.

## Where they differ most

- Born overseas: 25.6 pts higher in Munno Para Downs
- Other language: 48.6 pts higher in Munno Para Downs
- Limited English: 14.9 pts higher in Munno Para Downs
- Full-time: 22.9 pts higher in Munno Para Downs
- Unemployment: 10.2 pts higher in Munno Para Downs

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 104 | 181 | 77 larger in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |
| Median age | 46 yrs | 50 yrs | 4 yrs older in Munno Para Downs | gap narrowing |
| First Nations | 0.0% | 0.0% |  | gap narrowing |
| Aged 65+ | 31.7% | 22.1% | 9.6 pts higher in Gawler River | gap widening |
| Under 15 | 18.3% | 14.9% | 3.4 pts higher in Gawler River | gap widening |
| De facto | 11.3% | 5.5% | 5.8 pts higher in Gawler River | gap widening |

### Age structure

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Older adults (45–64) | 24.0% | 34.3% | -10.2 |
| Seniors (65+) | 31.7% | 22.1% | +9.6 |
| Young adults (25–44) | 16.3% | 19.3% | -3.0 |
| Children (0–14) | 18.3% | 14.9% | +3.4 |
| Youth (15–24) | 18.3% | 9.9% | +8.3 |

### Marital status

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 47.1% | 59.0% | -11.9 |
| Never married | 35.3% | 30.1% | +5.2 |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 1.9% | +11.0 |
| Separated | 0.0% | 5.8% | -5.8 |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.2% | +1.5 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Gawler River male | Gawler River female | Munno Para Downs male | Munno Para Downs female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 5.0% | 0.0% | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| 5–9 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| 10–14 | 3.0% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| 15–19 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.0% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| 25–29 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| 30–34 | 4.0% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| 35–39 | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| 40–44 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| 45–49 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 50–54 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 55–59 | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.5% | 3.3% |
| 60–64 | 0.0% | 5.0% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| 65–69 | 12.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| 70–74 | 4.0% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| 75–79 | 5.9% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.7% |
| 80–84 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.4% |
| 85+ | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 0.0% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 12.5% | 38.1% | 25.6 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |

### Country of birth

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 79.8% | 62.4% | +17.4 |
| England | 7.7% | 6.6% | +1.1 |
| Vietnam | 0.0% | 7.2% | -7.2 |
| Italy | 0.0% | 3.3% | -3.3 |
| India | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| China | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| New Zealand | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Philippines | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Nepal | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| South Africa | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English | 46.2% | 22.7% | +23.5 |
| Australian | 33.7% | 11.6% | +22.1 |
| Italian | 15.4% | 29.3% | -13.9 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 12.7% | -12.7 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 9.4% | -9.4 |
| German | 8.7% | 4.4% | +4.2 |
| Irish | 2.9% | 7.2% | -4.3 |
| Chinese | 0.0% | 6.6% | -6.6 |
| Scottish | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.2 |
| Indian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Dutch | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Filipino | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Language

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 0.0% | 48.6% | 48.6 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |
| Limited English | 0.0% | 14.9% | 14.9 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |

### Language used at home

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 81.7% | 53.0% | +28.7 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 13.8% | -13.8 |
| Italian | 3.8% | 12.2% | -8.3 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 7.7% | -7.7 |
| Mandarin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Arabic | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Cantonese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Punjabi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Hindi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Tagalog | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 32.7% | 27.1% | 5.6 pts higher in Gawler River | gap narrowing |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christianity | 54.8% | 63.0% | -8.2 |
| No religion | 32.7% | 27.1% | +5.6 |
| Not stated | 10.6% | 2.8% | +7.8 |
| Hinduism | 0.0% | 4.4% | -4.4 |
| Buddhism | 0.0% | 3.9% | -3.9 |
| Islam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Judaism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Other religions | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 31.6% | 47.1% | 15.4 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |
| Bachelor+ | 11.8% | 3.8% | 7.9 pts higher in Gawler River | gap narrowing |
| Schools ≤3 km | 3 | 12 | 9 more in Munno Para Downs |  |
| Avg size | 915 | 784 | 132 larger in Gawler River |  |
| ICSEA | 983 | 960 | 23 higher in Gawler River |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 31.6% | 47.1% | -15.4 |
| Year 10 | 19.0% | 13.1% | +5.9 |
| Year 9 or below | 13.9% | 15.7% | -1.8 |
| Year 11 | 15.2% | 15.0% | +0.2 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 44.7% | 52.5% | -7.7 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 18.4% | 14.8% | +3.7 |
| Bachelor degree | 15.8% | 9.8% | +6.0 |
| Postgraduate degree | 10.5% | 0.0% | +10.5 |
| Certificate I / II | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.8 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Management & commerce | 10.5% | 26.2% | -15.7 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 21.1% | 4.9% | +16.1 |
| Engineering & related | 15.8% | 14.8% | +1.0 |
| Education | 15.8% | 4.9% | +10.9 |
| Society & culture | 7.9% | 11.5% | -3.6 |
| Health | 10.5% | 0.0% | +10.5 |
| Architecture & building | 7.9% | 8.2% | -0.3 |
| Information technology | 0.0% | 6.6% | -6.6 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Agriculture & environment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Creative arts | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Income

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $582 | $511 | $71 higher in Gawler River | gap widening |
| Household income | $1,624 | $1,542 | $82 higher in Gawler River | gap narrowing |
| Family income | $1,624 | $1,541 | $83 higher in Gawler River | gap widening |
| High earners | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.9 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap steady |
| High-income homes | 8.8% | 14.8% | 6.0 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $650–$1,499 | 64.7% | 31.5% | +33.2 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 23.5% | 25.9% | -2.4 |
| Under $650 | 11.8% | 13.0% | -1.2 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 8.8% | 9.3% | -0.4 |
| $4,000 or more | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.6 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 47.1% | 50.0% | -2.9 |
| $650–$1,499 | 27.1% | 35.3% | -8.2 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 4.7% | 9.0% | -4.3 |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 34.6% | 22.1% | 12.5 pts higher in Gawler River |  |
| Mental health | 11.5% | 5.0% | 6.6 pts higher in Gawler River |  |
| Needs assistance | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Arthritis | 21.2% | 13.3% | +7.9 |
| Mental health | 11.5% | 5.0% | +6.6 |
| Other condition | 8.7% | 6.6% | +2.0 |
| Asthma | 5.8% | 7.2% | -1.4 |
| Diabetes | 4.8% | 5.5% | -0.7 |
| Cancer | 2.9% | 0.0% | +2.9 |
| Heart disease | 0.0% | 2.8% | -2.8 |
| Stroke | 0.0% | 1.7% | -1.7 |
| Dementia | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Lung condition | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 55.8% | 70.7% | -14.9 |
| One condition | 22.1% | 14.4% | +7.8 |
| Two conditions | 7.7% | 8.8% | -1.1 |
| Three or more | 3.8% | 2.8% | +1.1 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 10.6% | 8.3% | 2.3 pts higher in Gawler River | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid carers | 14.1% | 17.9% | 3.8 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid child care | 21.2% | 25.6% | 4.5 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap narrowing |
| Defence service | 0.0% | 4.5% | 4.5 pts higher in Munno Para Downs |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 25.9% | 30.8% | 4.9 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Median age | 31 yrs | — |  |  |
| Median income | $1,375 | — |  |  |
| Household income | $2,250 | — |  |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 larger in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |
| One-parent | 13.1% | 10.4% | 2.7 pts higher in Gawler River | gap narrowing |
| Living alone | 23.5% | 18.5% | 5.0 pts higher in Gawler River | gap steady |

### Family composition

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples with children | 54.8% | 61.0% | -6.2 |
| Couples without children | 35.7% | 30.5% | +5.2 |
| One-parent families | 13.1% | 10.4% | +2.7 |
| Other families | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Household size

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 50.0% | 24.1% | +25.9 |
| 3 people | 0.0% | 25.9% | -25.9 |
| 1 person | 23.5% | 18.5% | +5.0 |
| 4 people | 8.8% | 14.8% | -6.0 |
| 5 people | 14.7% | 13.0% | +1.7 |
| 6 or more | 11.8% | 11.1% | +0.7 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $320 | $250 | $70 higher in Gawler River | gap widening |
| Mortgage | $1,127 | $1,408 | $281 higher in Munno Para Downs | gap narrowing |
| People / bedroom | 0.70 | 0.90 | 0.20 higher in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |
| Renting | 23.5% | 5.6% | 18.0 pts higher in Gawler River | gap widening |
| Owned outright | 61.8% | 57.4% | 4.4 pts higher in Gawler River | gap narrowing |
| Separate houses | 100.0% | 100.0% |  | gap narrowing |
| 3+ bedrooms | 97.1% | 96.3% | 0.8 pts higher in Gawler River | gap narrowing |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned outright | 61.8% | 57.4% | +4.4 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 23.5% | 33.3% | -9.8 |
| Rented | 23.5% | 5.6% | +18.0 |
| Other tenure | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.6 |
| Not stated | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 100.0% | 103.7% | -3.7 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Flat or apartment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Other dwelling | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.1% | 50.0% | -2.9 |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.5% | 46.3% | -19.8 |
| 5 or more | 23.5% | 0.0% | +23.5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.6 |
| Studio / none | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $200–$349 | 37.5% | 133.3% | -95.8 |
| $350–$549 | 37.5% | 0.0% | +37.5 |
| Under $200 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $550–$749 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $750 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 0.0% | 50.0% | -50.0 |
| Under $1,000 | 37.5% | 0.0% | +37.5 |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 8.8% | 5.4% | 3.5 pts higher in Gawler River | gap narrowing |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 20.2% | 11.3 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |
| PT commute | 0.0% | 0.0% |  | gap narrowing |
| PT stops | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Stops/1k | 0.00 | 0.00 |  |  |
| Departures/1k | 0.0 | 0.0 |  |  |
| PT routes | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Stop walk | 62 | 23 | 39 longer in Gawler River |  |
| Drive to city | 37 | 31 | 6 longer in Gawler River |  |
| Reach 30 min | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Reach 45 min | 0 | 0 |  |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 53.3% | 66.7% | -13.3 |
| Worked at home | 8.9% | 20.2% | -11.3 |
| Car (passenger) | 13.3% | 3.6% | +9.8 |
| Walked | 0.0% | 4.8% | -4.8 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Bus | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Bicycle | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% | 28.6% | +9.7 |
| 3 vehicles | 8.8% | 26.8% | -18.0 |
| 4 or more | 23.5% | 19.6% | +3.9 |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% | 10.7% | +9.9 |
| No vehicle | 8.8% | 5.4% | +3.5 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 14.7% | 23.2% | 8.5 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap narrowing |
| Recent arrivals | — | 5.8% |  | gap narrowing |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 10.2% | 10.2 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |
| Participation | 50.6% | 62.8% | 12.2 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap narrowing |
| Full-time | 37.8% | 60.7% | 22.9 pts higher in Munno Para Downs | gap widening |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 13.3% | 11.9% | +1.4 |
| Manufacturing | 13.3% | 9.5% | +3.8 |
| Construction | 13.3% | 10.7% | +2.6 |
| Retail trade | 6.7% | 13.1% | -6.4 |
| Health care & social assistance | 8.9% | 3.6% | +5.3 |
| Other services | 8.9% | 6.0% | +2.9 |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% | 8.3% | -8.3 |
| Rental & real estate | 0.0% | 7.1% | -7.1 |
| Transport & warehousing | 6.7% | 3.6% | +3.1 |
| Finance & insurance | 0.0% | 4.8% | -4.8 |
| Public administration & safety | 0.0% | 4.8% | -4.8 |
| Accommodation & food | 0.0% | 3.6% | -3.6 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Gawler River % | Munno Para Downs % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Technicians & trades | 22.2% | 9.5% | +12.7 |
| Clerical & administrative | 22.2% | 6.0% | +16.3 |
| Labourers | 8.9% | 21.4% | -12.5 |
| Managers | 17.8% | 19.0% | -1.3 |
| Sales workers | 11.1% | 15.5% | -4.4 |
| Community & personal service | 8.9% | 14.3% | -5.4 |
| Professionals | 0.0% | 8.3% | -8.3 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 6.7% | 4.8% | +1.9 |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Gawler River | Munno Para Downs | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 0.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 higher in Munno Para Downs |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 more in Munno Para Downs |  |
| 15-min city | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to shops | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to transit | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7 pts higher in Munno Para Downs |  |
| Walk to school | 3.2% | 0.0% | 3.2 pts higher in Gawler River |  |
| Walk to a park | 6.5% | 69.6% | 63.2 pts higher in Munno Para Downs |  |
| Walk to health | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Amenities/1k | 0.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 more in Munno Para Downs |  |
| Intersections/km² | 1 | 19 | 18 higher in Munno Para Downs |  |
| Mean slope | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5 pts higher in Gawler River |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40478/gawler-river/vs/SAL40980/munno-para-downs