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Gifford Hill vs Monarto South

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.6 km apart · Gifford Hill profile · Monarto South profile

Gifford Hill Monarto South

Monarto South and Gifford Hill are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Monarto South is notably younger, with a typical resident aged 40 and 18.4% of people being children under 15, whereas Gifford Hill has no children and a typical age of 52. There are also sharp contrasts in wealth and education; 11.8% of Monarto South residents earn $2,000 or more a week compared to 0.0% in Gifford Hill, though Gifford Hill has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (22.6% versus 9.4%).

Everyday life shares several similarities across these neighbouring areas, such as the typical weekly family income of around $1,900 and a similar proportion of people aged 65 and over. Both areas are very car-dependent, with almost no one commuting by public transport and no homes within a short walk of groceries or health services. However, the gap in volunteering is widening, as 51.6% of people in Gifford Hill volunteer compared to 21.3% in Monarto South.

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Where they differ most

Population: 114 larger in Monarto South Volunteering: 30.4 pts higher in Gifford Hill Housework 15h+: 29.8 pts higher in Gifford Hill Unemployment: 9.5 pts higher in Monarto South Full-time: 21.9 pts higher in Gifford Hill

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +114 larger in Monarto South gap steady
38 23rd pct 152 48th pct
Median age in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +12 yrs older in Gifford Hill gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +4.6 pts higher in Monarto South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 72nd pct
Aged 65+ in Gifford Hillin Monarto South even gap narrowing
21.1% 60th pct 21.1% 60th pct
Under 15 in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +18.4 pts higher in Monarto South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.4% 59th pct
De facto in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +8.3 pts higher in Gifford Hill gap narrowing
26.7% 96th pct 18.3% 85th pct

Age structure

42.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +15.8 pts 26.3%
7.9% Young adults (25–44) +15.1 pts ▸ 23.0%
21.1% Seniors (65+) even 21.1%
0.0% Children (0–14) +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
7.9% Youth (15–24) +7.9 pts ▸ 15.8%

Marital status

48.4% Married ◂ +0.4 pts 48.0%
32.3% Never married +4.7 pts ▸ 37.0%
16.1% Divorced ◂ +9.0 pts 7.1%
0.0% Separated +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Widowed +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Gifford Hill Monarto South

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +7.9 pts higher in Monarto South gap widening
7.9% 33rd pct 15.8% 67th pct

Country of birth

76.3% Australia +7.9 pts ▸ 84.2%
0.0% England +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
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

55.3% English +6.6 pts ▸ 61.8%
39.5% Australian +0.7 pts ▸ 40.1%
23.7% German ◂ +9.2 pts 14.5%
18.4% Irish ◂ +7.2 pts 11.2%
10.5% Scottish +5.3 pts ▸ 15.8%
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 Gifford Hillin Monarto South +2.6 pts higher in Monarto South gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.6% 43rd pct
Limited English in Gifford Hillin Monarto South even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.1% English only +6.6 pts ▸ 98.7%
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 Gifford Hillin Monarto South +9.9 pts higher in Monarto South gap steady
47.4% 72nd pct 57.2% 91st pct

Religious affiliation

47.4% No religion +9.9 pts ▸ 57.2%
47.4% Christianity ◂ +9.9 pts 37.5%
10.5% Not stated ◂ +6.6 pts 3.9%
0.0% Islam +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
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 Gifford Hillin Monarto South +5.3 pts higher in Gifford Hill gap widening
54.8% 72nd pct 49.6% 61st pct
Bachelor+ in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +13.1 pts higher in Gifford Hill gap widening
22.6% 73rd pct 9.4% 27th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +5 more in Gifford Hill
5 73rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Gifford Hillin Monarto South
515 74th pct —
ICSEA in Gifford Hillin Monarto South
939 22nd pct —

Highest year of school

54.8% Year 12 ◂ +5.3 pts 49.6%
38.7% Year 11 ◂ +18.7 pts 20.0%
22.6% Year 10 ◂ +6.1 pts 16.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%

Highest qualification level

23.1% Certificate III / IV +23.1 pts ▸ 46.2%
11.5% Bachelor degree +6.9 pts ▸ 18.5%
15.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
15.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.2 pts 6.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.1% Architecture & building ◂ +15.4 pts 7.7%
0.0% Management & commerce +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
19.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.1 pts 6.2%
19.2% Health ◂ +2.3 pts 16.9%
15.4% Engineering & related +3.1 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Education +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Society & culture +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
11.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.8 pts 10.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +$137 higher in Gifford Hill gap widening
$743 48th pct $606 26th pct
Household income in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +$351 higher in Gifford Hill gap widening
$2,125 80th pct $1,774 64th pct
Family income in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +$34 higher in Gifford Hill gap narrowing
$1,958 55th pct $1,924 52nd pct
High earners in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +11.8 pts higher in Monarto South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.8% 69th pct
High-income homes in Gifford Hillin Monarto South
— 20.0% 62nd pct

Household income distribution

35.7% $1,500–$2,999 +2.5 pts ▸ 38.2%
28.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +23.1 pts 5.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +25.5 pts ▸ 25.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% Under $650 +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Personal income distribution

22.6% Under $650 +24.7 pts ▸ 47.2%
25.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.8 pts 22.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +7.9 pts higher in Gifford Hill
39.5% 89th pct 31.6% 64th pct
Mental health in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +5.3 pts higher in Monarto South
7.9% 48th pct 13.2% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +3.3 pts higher in Monarto South gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 34th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

21.1% Arthritis ◂ +12.5 pts 8.6%
0.0% Asthma +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
7.9% Mental health +5.3 pts ▸ 13.2%
7.9% Cancer ◂ +5.3 pts 2.6%
0.0% Diabetes +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Other condition +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Heart disease +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Lung condition +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.4% None +18.4 pts ▸ 65.8%
23.7% One condition +0.7 pts ▸ 24.3%
7.9% Two conditions ◂ +1.3 pts 6.6%
0.0% Three or more +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +30.4 pts higher in Gifford Hill gap narrowing
51.6% 100th pct 21.3% 64th pct
Unpaid carers in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +0.2 pts higher in Gifford Hill gap narrowing
9.7% 24th pct 9.4% 22nd pct
Unpaid child care in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +6.4 pts higher in Gifford Hill gap narrowing
38.7% 92nd pct 32.3% 82nd pct
Defence service in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +2.4 pts higher in Monarto South
0.0% 0th pct 2.4% 45th pct
Housework 15h+ in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +29.8 pts higher in Gifford Hill gap widening
61.3% 100th pct 31.5% 84th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +7 larger in Monarto South
0 0th pct 7 54th pct
Median age in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +17 yrs older in Monarto South
7 yrs 0th pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Median income in Gifford Hillin Monarto South
— $437 23rd pct
Household income in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +$1,500 higher in Gifford Hill
$4,250 96th pct $2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +0.1 larger in Monarto South gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +5.1 pts higher in Gifford Hill gap narrowing
14.3% 69th pct 9.2% 40th pct
Living alone in Gifford Hillin Monarto South
— 21.8% 43rd pct

Family composition

28.6% Couples with children +28.4 pts ▸ 56.9%
40.0% Couples without children ◂ +12.3 pts 27.7%
14.3% One-parent families ◂ +5.1 pts 9.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

35.7% 2 people ◂ +8.4 pts 27.3%
0.0% 1 person +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
21.4% 3 people ◂ +5.1 pts 16.4%
0.0% 5 people +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% 4 people +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +$205 higher in Gifford Hill gap widening
$320 63rd pct $115 8th pct
Mortgage in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +$164 higher in Monarto South gap narrowing
$1,300 29th pct $1,464 39th pct
People / bedroom in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +0.10 higher in Monarto South gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Gifford Hillin Monarto South
— 9.1% 24th pct
Owned outright in Gifford Hillin Monarto South
— 36.4% 36th pct
Separate houses in Gifford Hillin Monarto South
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Gifford Hillin Monarto South
— 78.2% 46th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned with a mortgage +2.7 pts ▸ 52.7%
21.4% Owned outright +14.9 pts ▸ 36.4%
21.4% Rented ◂ +12.3 pts 9.1%
0.0% Other tenure +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
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

21.4% 3 bedrooms +20.4 pts ▸ 41.8%
28.6% 4 bedrooms +2.3 pts ▸ 30.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% 5 or more +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +37.9 pts ▸ 37.9%
0.0% Under $1,000 +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Gifford Hillin Monarto South
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +5.7 pts higher in Gifford Hill gap widening
27.3% 76th pct 21.6% 64th pct
PT commute in Gifford Hillin Monarto South even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +2 more in Monarto South
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +13.16 more in Monarto South
0.00 0th pct 13.16 89th pct
Departures/1k in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +565.8 more in Monarto South
0.0 0th pct 565.8 80th pct
PT routes in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +5 more in Monarto South
0 0th pct 5 86th pct
Stop walk in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +2 longer in Gifford Hill
79 96th pct 77 95th pct
Drive to city in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +14 longer in Gifford Hill
55 41st pct 41 33rd pct

How people get to work

59.1% Car (driver) +0.4 pts ▸ 59.5%
27.3% Worked at home ◂ +5.7 pts 21.6%
0.0% Walked +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
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

64.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +37.0 pts 27.3%
0.0% 2 vehicles +34.5 pts ▸ 34.5%
0.0% 4 or more +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
21.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.2 pts 18.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +9.0 pts higher in Monarto South gap narrowing
24.3% 26th pct 33.3% 59th pct
Recent arrivals in Gifford Hillin Monarto South
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +9.5 pts higher in Monarto South gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.5% 89th pct
Participation in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +4.8 pts higher in Gifford Hill gap widening
71.0% 84th pct 66.1% 70th pct
Full-time in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +21.9 pts higher in Gifford Hill gap widening
77.3% 94th pct 55.4% 36th pct

Industries people work in

27.3% Construction ◂ +21.9 pts 5.4%
22.7% Arts & recreation ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
13.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +9.6 pts 4.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Mining +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Accommodation & food +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Education & training +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Retail trade +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Administrative & support +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Occupations people work in

36.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +29.6 pts 6.8%
0.0% Managers +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
13.6% Labourers +2.6 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Professionals +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Sales workers +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Community & personal service +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +0.2 higher in Monarto South
0.0 32nd pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +0.2 more in Monarto South
0.0 32nd pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Gifford Hillin Monarto South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Gifford Hillin Monarto South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +0.5 pts higher in Monarto South
0.0% 0th pct 0.5% 57th pct
Walk to school in Gifford Hillin Monarto South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +15.2 pts higher in Monarto South
0.0% 0th pct 15.2% 50th pct
Walk to health in Gifford Hillin Monarto South even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +92.1 more in Monarto South
0.0 0th pct 92.1 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +1 higher in Monarto South
0 26th pct 1 49th pct
Mean slope in Gifford Hillin Monarto South +1.6 pts higher in Gifford Hill
4.8% 39th pct 3.1% 15th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gifford Hill vs Monarto South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40491/gifford-hill/vs/SAL40903/monarto-south