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Gemmells vs Strathalbyn

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.9 km apart · Gemmells profile · Strathalbyn profile

Gemmells Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn (SA) and Gemmells are neighbouring areas in South Australia with very different profiles. Strathalbyn (SA) is a larger centre where residents are far older, with a typical age of 47 and a much higher share of people aged 65 and over (26.5%). In contrast, Gemmells is sparsely populated and has a much wealthier population; its typical household income is $2,333 a week, which is far higher than the $1,254 typical in Strathalbyn (SA). Gemmells also has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (26.5% compared to 13.7%).

While they have tracked differently over time, they share similar patterns in some areas, such as the share of people who have no religion and those who finished Year 12. Both areas remain mostly car-dependent, although Strathalbyn (SA) is more walkable and has far more amenities and public transport stops. This contrast is also seen in housing, where Strathalbyn (SA) has far more renters and a higher share of people living alone.

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Where they differ most

Population: 7,147 larger in Strathalbyn Needs assistance: 8.1 pts higher in Strathalbyn Renting: 20.0 pts higher in Strathalbyn People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Gemmells PT commute: 1.0 pts higher in Strathalbyn

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +7,147 larger in Strathalbyn gap widening
99 41st pct 7,246 87th pct
Median age in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +8 yrs older in Strathalbyn gap widening
39 yrs 26th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +1.9 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 50th pct
Aged 65+ in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +10.3 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap narrowing
16.2% 38th pct 26.5% 78th pct
Under 15 in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +5.8 pts higher in Gemmells gap narrowing
23.2% 85th pct 17.4% 52nd pct
De facto in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +0.3 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap narrowing
10.7% 38th pct 11.0% 40th pct

Age structure

35.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.4 pts 26.0%
16.2% Seniors (65+) +10.3 pts ▸ 26.5%
23.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.8 pts 17.4%
23.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.6 pts 19.7%
16.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.8 pts 10.4%

Marital status

53.0% Married ◂ +2.3 pts 50.7%
37.3% Never married ◂ +8.3 pts 29.0%
7.2% Divorced +3.3 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Widowed +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
3.6% Separated ◂ +0.2 pts 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Gemmells Strathalbyn

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +7.0 pts higher in Gemmells gap widening
19.2% 75th pct 12.2% 54th pct

Country of birth

81.8% Australia +0.9 pts ▸ 82.7%
10.1% England ◂ +3.9 pts 6.2%
0.0% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Philippines +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% India +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

47.5% English +2.4 pts ▸ 49.9%
46.5% Australian ◂ +5.5 pts 40.9%
9.1% Scottish +3.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
10.1% German +0.4 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Irish +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
5.1% Dutch ◂ +2.5 pts 2.6%
0.0% Italian +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Greek +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Indian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +2.4 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.4% 42nd pct
Limited English in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +0.2 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.2% 63rd pct

Language used at home

90.9% English only +2.4 pts ▸ 93.3%
0.0% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Mandarin +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +0.5 pts higher in Gemmells gap narrowing
53.5% 87th pct 53.0% 86th pct

Religious affiliation

53.5% No religion ◂ +0.5 pts 53.0%
35.4% Christianity +4.0 pts ▸ 39.4%
12.1% Not stated ◂ +5.7 pts 6.4%
3.0% Buddhism ◂ +2.5 pts 0.5%
0.0% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +0.4 pts higher in Gemmells gap narrowing
46.3% 54th pct 45.9% 52nd pct
Bachelor+ in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +12.8 pts higher in Gemmells gap narrowing
26.5% 80th pct 13.7% 46th pct
Schools/1k kids in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 1.58 20th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +2 more in Strathalbyn
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 825 96th pct
ICSEA in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 987 48th pct

Highest year of school

46.3% Year 12 ◂ +0.4 pts 45.9%
23.2% Year 11 ◂ +3.2 pts 20.0%
13.4% Year 10 +4.6 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

Highest qualification level

20.6% Certificate III / IV +18.9 pts ▸ 39.6%
27.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.6 pts 17.4%
11.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.7 pts ▸ 16.8%
7.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.6 pts 3.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Field of qualification

17.5% Health ◂ +4.6 pts 12.9%
4.8% Engineering & related +10.6 pts ▸ 15.4%
7.9% Management & commerce +6.6 pts ▸ 14.5%
14.3% Education ◂ +5.1 pts 9.2%
11.1% Society & culture +2.1 pts ▸ 13.2%
7.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.5 pts 4.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
4.8% Architecture & building ◂ +0.1 pts 4.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Creative arts +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Information technology +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Income

Personal income in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +$244 higher in Gemmells gap widening
$885 71st pct $641 31st pct
Household income in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +$1,079 higher in Gemmells gap widening
$2,333 87th pct $1,254 29th pct
Family income in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +$1,067 higher in Gemmells gap widening
$2,625 86th pct $1,558 30th pct
High earners in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +4.5 pts higher in Gemmells gap widening
10.8% 64th pct 6.3% 40th pct
High-income homes in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +24.6 pts higher in Gemmells gap widening
35.3% 89th pct 10.7% 32nd pct

Household income distribution

35.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.4 pts 26.9%
14.7% $650–$1,499 +20.4 pts ▸ 35.1%
23.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +18.8 pts 4.7%
0.0% Under $650 +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
11.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.7 pts 6.0%

Personal income distribution

41.0% Under $650 +6.3 pts ▸ 47.3%
32.5% $650–$1,499 +0.2 pts ▸ 32.7%
16.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 11.9%
7.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 1.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +8.4 pts higher in Strathalbyn
27.3% 42nd pct 35.6% 80th pct
Mental health in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +1.8 pts higher in Strathalbyn
10.1% 69th pct 11.9% 82nd pct
Needs assistance in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +8.1 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.1% 82nd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.1% Arthritis +5.9 pts ▸ 13.0%
10.1% Mental health +1.8 pts ▸ 11.9%
5.1% Asthma +4.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
6.1% Other condition +3.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Heart disease +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Diabetes +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
4.0% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 3.9%
4.0% Stroke ◂ +2.7 pts 1.4%
0.0% Lung condition +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Dementia +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.7% None ◂ +11.5 pts 57.2%
22.2% One condition +0.6 pts ▸ 22.9%
4.0% Two conditions +3.8 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Three or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +7.8 pts higher in Gemmells gap narrowing
31.3% 87th pct 23.5% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +1.8 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap narrowing
13.3% 55th pct 15.1% 73rd pct
Unpaid child care in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +6.6 pts higher in Gemmells gap widening
33.7% 86th pct 27.1% 60th pct
Defence service in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +0.9 pts higher in Gemmells
4.8% 78th pct 3.8% 69th pct
Housework 15h+ in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +6.8 pts higher in Gemmells gap narrowing
32.5% 86th pct 25.7% 59th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +139 larger in Strathalbyn
0 0th pct 139 86th pct
Median age in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +12 yrs older in Strathalbyn
10 yrs 4th pct 22 yrs 33rd pct
Year 12 in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 33.3% 33rd pct
Unemployment in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +$2,963 higher in Gemmells
$3,500 100th pct $537 37th pct
Household income in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +$6,542 higher in Gemmells
$8,000 100th pct $1,458 40th pct
Indigenous language in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 7.2% 66th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +0.6 larger in Gemmells gap widening
3.0 86th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +7.2 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap widening
7.5% 30th pct 14.7% 71st pct
Living alone in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +17.7 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap widening
8.8% 5th pct 26.5% 60th pct

Family composition

66.3% Couples with children ◂ +16.1 pts 50.2%
28.7% Couples without children +5.7 pts ▸ 34.4%
7.5% One-parent families +7.2 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Other families +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Household size

38.2% 2 people +2.0 pts ▸ 40.2%
8.8% 1 person +17.7 pts ▸ 26.5%
26.5% 3 people ◂ +13.6 pts 12.9%
14.7% 5 people ◂ +9.5 pts 5.2%
8.8% 4 people +3.2 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% 6 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +$338 higher in Gemmells
$638 100th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +$600 higher in Gemmells gap steady
$2,100 76th pct $1,500 42nd pct
People / bedroom in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +0.20 higher in Gemmells gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +20.0 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 20.0% 59th pct
Owned outright in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +9.4 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap widening
29.4% 21st pct 38.8% 43rd pct
Separate houses in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +6.6 pts higher in Gemmells gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 93.4% 40th pct
3+ bedrooms in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +12.9 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap widening
73.5% 35th pct 86.5% 69th pct

How homes are owned or rented

55.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +18.0 pts 37.9%
29.4% Owned outright +9.4 pts ▸ 38.8%
0.0% Rented +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Other tenure +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Not stated +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +6.6 pts 93.4%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Other dwelling +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

29.4% 3 bedrooms +20.4 pts ▸ 49.9%
44.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.6 pts 32.5%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% 5 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% 1 bedroom +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

21.1% $1,000–$1,799 +26.6 pts ▸ 47.7%
36.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +13.7 pts 23.1%
0.0% Under $1,000 +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +3.7 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 3.7% 67th pct
Work from home in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +6.8 pts higher in Gemmells gap narrowing
15.7% 47th pct 8.9% 23rd pct
PT commute in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +1.0 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.0% 72nd pct
PT stops in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +17 more in Strathalbyn
0 0th pct 17 86th pct
Stops/1k in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +2.35 more in Strathalbyn
0.00 0th pct 2.35 67th pct
Departures/1k in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +48.3 more in Strathalbyn
0.0 0th pct 48.3 63rd pct
PT routes in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +8 more in Strathalbyn
0 0th pct 8 86th pct
Stop walk in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +63 longer in Gemmells
85 99th pct 22 60th pct
Drive to city in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +8 longer in Strathalbyn
37 31st pct 45 35th pct

How people get to work

76.5% Car (driver) ◂ +9.1 pts 67.3%
15.7% Worked at home ◂ +6.8 pts 8.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Walked +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Bus +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Bicycle +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

17.6% 2 vehicles +20.1 pts ▸ 37.7%
32.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +16.3 pts 16.1%
8.8% 1 vehicle +23.4 pts ▸ 32.2%
23.5% 4 or more ◂ +13.8 pts 9.7%
0.0% No vehicle +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +4.7 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap narrowing
35.8% 67th pct 40.5% 79th pct
Recent arrivals in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 3.7% 38th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +4.1 pts higher in Strathalbyn gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.1% 58th pct
Participation in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +7.7 pts higher in Gemmells gap narrowing
61.4% 53rd pct 53.7% 29th pct
Full-time in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +9.4 pts higher in Gemmells gap widening
62.7% 72nd pct 53.3% 26th pct

Industries people work in

17.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +11.3 pts 6.4%
17.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.3 pts 16.4%
15.7% Construction ◂ +6.1 pts 9.5%
15.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +11.0 pts 4.7%
13.7% Manufacturing ◂ +6.6 pts 7.1%
5.9% Retail trade +4.8 pts ▸ 10.6%
9.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.2 pts 6.6%
5.9% Education & training +2.0 pts ▸ 7.9%
7.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.2 pts 3.7%
5.9% Professional & technical ◂ +2.2 pts 3.7%
0.0% Other services +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Occupations people work in

23.5% Managers ◂ +11.6 pts 12.0%
23.5% Professionals ◂ +8.4 pts 15.1%
17.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.5 pts 15.2%
17.6% Labourers ◂ +4.5 pts 13.1%
9.8% Community & personal service +4.2 pts ▸ 14.0%
5.9% Clerical & administrative +6.3 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Sales workers +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 2,443 34th pct
Assault/100k in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 745 53rd pct
Robbery/100k in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 14 0th pct
Burglary/100k in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 373 38th pct
Theft/100k in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 690 36th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 41 3rd pct
Property damage/100k in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— 359 20th pct
5-yr change in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn
— -26.9% 29th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +3.7 higher in Strathalbyn
0.0 18th pct 3.7 76th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +3.8 more in Strathalbyn
0.0 0th pct 3.8 76th pct
15-min city in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +49.4 pts higher in Strathalbyn
0.0% 0th pct 49.4% 79th pct
Walk to shops in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +45.5 pts higher in Strathalbyn
0.0% 0th pct 45.5% 78th pct
Walk to transit in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +54.8 pts higher in Strathalbyn
0.0% 0th pct 54.8% 74th pct
Walk to school in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +33.3 pts higher in Strathalbyn
0.0% 0th pct 33.3% 69th pct
Walk to a park in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +74.9 pts higher in Strathalbyn
0.0% 0th pct 74.9% 71st pct
Walk to health in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +34.0 pts higher in Strathalbyn
0.0% 0th pct 34.0% 80th pct
Amenities/1k in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +7.0 more in Strathalbyn
0.0 0th pct 7.0 34th pct
Intersections/km² in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +4 higher in Strathalbyn
1 44th pct 4 65th pct
Mean slope in Gemmellsin Strathalbyn +3.8 pts higher in Gemmells
8.0% 70th pct 4.1% 30th pct

Compare Gemmells with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gemmells vs Strathalbyn [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40481/gemmells/vs/SAL41395/strathalbyn