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Gomersal vs Rowland Flat

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.4 km apart · Gomersal profile · Rowland Flat profile

Gomersal Rowland Flat

Rowland Flat and Gomersal are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Rowland Flat has a much higher share of people aged 65 and over (17.3% compared to 5.0% in Gomersal) and a typical weekly personal income that is well higher by $236. In contrast, Gomersal has a far higher share of people who finished Year 12 (65.9% versus 51.8%) and a much higher proportion of people caring for children unpaid (36.2% compared to 23.0%).

Both areas have a similar share of people aged 65 and over when compared to the national figure, which sits around 17%. They also share very similar typical household incomes and weekly rents. While Gomersal is more car-dependent and has no public transport stops, Rowland Flat has far more transport options and a higher number of walkable amenities per 1,000 residents.

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Where they differ most

Population: 50 larger in Rowland Flat People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Gomersal Recent movers: 14.9 pts higher in Rowland Flat Year 12: 14.1 pts higher in Gomersal Full-time: 13.4 pts higher in Rowland Flat

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +50 larger in Rowland Flat gap narrowing
60 31st pct 110 43rd pct
Median age in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +2 yrs older in Rowland Flat gap narrowing
43 yrs 43rd pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +12.3 pts higher in Rowland Flat gap narrowing
5.0% 8th pct 17.3% 43rd pct
Under 15 in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +7.6 pts higher in Gomersal gap narrowing
26.7% 90th pct 19.1% 64th pct
De facto in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +11.1 pts higher in Rowland Flat gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 41st pct

Age structure

38.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.9 pts 25.5%
26.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.6 pts 19.1%
15.0% Young adults (25–44) +3.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
5.0% Seniors (65+) +12.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
10.0% Youth (15–24) +3.6 pts ▸ 13.6%

Marital status

66.0% Married ◂ +13.1 pts 52.9%
23.4% Never married +8.8 pts ▸ 32.2%
0.0% Divorced +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Widowed +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Separated +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Age & sex structure

Gomersal Rowland Flat

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +0.9 pts higher in Gomersal gap narrowing
10.0% 43rd pct 9.1% 39th pct

Country of birth

83.3% Australia ◂ +11.5 pts 71.8%
5.0% England ◂ +2.3 pts 2.7%
0.0% China +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% India 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

43.3% Australian ◂ +20.6 pts 22.7%
36.7% English ◂ +1.2 pts 35.5%
18.3% German +10.8 pts ▸ 29.1%
15.0% Scottish +0.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
11.7% Irish ◂ +3.5 pts 8.2%
0.0% Italian +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Chinese +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
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 Gomersalin Rowland Flat +2.7 pts higher in Rowland Flat gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.7% 44th pct
Limited English in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +22.7 pts 77.3%
0.0% Mandarin +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
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 Gomersalin Rowland Flat +4.2 pts higher in Gomersal gap steady
33.3% 30th pct 29.1% 22nd pct

Religious affiliation

60.0% Christianity ◂ +9.1 pts 50.9%
33.3% No religion ◂ +4.2 pts 29.1%
10.0% Not stated +8.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
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 Gomersalin Rowland Flat +14.1 pts higher in Gomersal gap steady
65.9% 87th pct 51.8% 66th pct
Bachelor+ in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +4.0 pts higher in Gomersal gap narrowing
21.3% 71st pct 17.2% 59th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even
423 62nd pct 423 62nd pct
ICSEA in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even
1,021 67th pct 1,021 67th pct

Highest year of school

65.9% Year 12 ◂ +14.1 pts 51.8%
14.6% Year 11 +3.0 pts ▸ 17.6%
17.1% Year 10 ◂ +6.5 pts 10.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.7 pts 26.7%
10.0% Bachelor degree +8.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
16.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.7 pts 15.0%
13.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
10.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.3 pts 6.7%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +18.3 pts 5.0%
13.3% Management & commerce +10.0 pts ▸ 23.3%
10.0% Engineering & related +8.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
16.7% Education ◂ +6.7 pts 10.0%
16.7% Society & culture ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
10.0% Health +3.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +$236 higher in Rowland Flat gap widening
$833 64th pct $1,069 87th pct
Household income in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +$125 higher in Gomersal gap narrowing
$2,083 79th pct $1,958 73rd pct
Family income in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +$500 higher in Rowland Flat gap widening
$2,166 67th pct $2,666 86th pct
High earners in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +3.4 pts higher in Rowland Flat gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 3.4% 25th pct
High-income homes in Gomersalin Rowland Flat
— 28.1% 79th pct

Household income distribution

50.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.8 pts 31.3%
38.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +26.4 pts 12.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +28.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.7% Under $650 ◂ +27.4 pts 17.2%
25.5% $650–$1,499 +9.0 pts ▸ 34.5%
8.5% $1,500–$2,999 +11.0 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +7.7 pts higher in Rowland Flat
15.0% 7th pct 22.7% 22nd pct
Mental health in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +4.5 pts higher in Gomersal
10.0% 68th pct 5.5% 27th pct
Needs assistance in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Arthritis ◂ +5.5 pts 4.5%
8.3% Asthma +1.7 pts ▸ 10.0%
10.0% Mental health ◂ +4.5 pts 5.5%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +2.9 pts 5.5%
5.0% Diabetes ◂ +1.4 pts 3.6%
0.0% Cancer +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Heart disease +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

76.7% None ◂ +20.3 pts 56.4%
18.3% One condition ◂ +2.9 pts 15.5%
5.0% Two conditions ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +3.8 pts higher in Gomersal gap narrowing
38.3% 92nd pct 34.5% 89th pct
Unpaid carers in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +5.4 pts higher in Gomersal gap narrowing
19.1% 89th pct 13.8% 61st pct
Unpaid child care in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +13.2 pts higher in Gomersal gap narrowing
36.2% 89th pct 23.0% 38th pct
Defence service in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +3.5 pts higher in Gomersal gap narrowing
27.7% 69th pct 24.1% 50th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +0.6 larger in Gomersal gap widening
3.2 89th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Gomersalin Rowland Flat
— 28.1% 65th pct

Family composition

67.3% Couples with children +4.7 pts ▸ 72.0%
25.5% Couples without children +9.2 pts ▸ 34.7%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.9% 4 people ◂ +29.5 pts 9.4%
27.8% 2 people +9.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
33.3% 5 people ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +28.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
0.0% 3 people +21.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +$18 higher in Gomersal
$330 66th pct $312 61st pct
Mortgage in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +$152 higher in Gomersal gap narrowing
$2,334 86th pct $2,182 80th pct
People / bedroom in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +0.20 higher in Gomersal gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Gomersalin Rowland Flat
— 18.8% 56th pct
Owned outright in Gomersalin Rowland Flat
— 50.0% 75th pct
Separate houses in Gomersalin Rowland Flat
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Gomersalin Rowland Flat
— 87.5% 72nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

55.6% Owned outright ◂ +5.6 pts 50.0%
22.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.6 pts 15.6%
0.0% Rented +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +9.4 pts ▸ 109.4%
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

44.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.8 pts 40.6%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
33.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +24.0 pts 9.4%
22.2% 5 or more ◂ +12.8 pts 9.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Gomersalin Rowland Flat
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +8.1 pts higher in Gomersal gap narrowing
30.0% 80th pct 21.9% 65th pct
PT commute in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +2 more in Rowland Flat
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +18.18 more in Rowland Flat
0.00 0th pct 18.18 91st pct
Departures/1k in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +945.5 more in Rowland Flat
0.0 0th pct 945.5 86th pct
PT routes in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +3 more in Rowland Flat
0 0th pct 3 79th pct
Stop walk in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +38 longer in Gomersal
62 86th pct 24 62nd pct
Drive to city in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +26 longer in Rowland Flat
44 35th pct 70 50th pct

How people get to work

45.0% Car (driver) +14.4 pts ▸ 59.4%
30.0% Worked at home ◂ +8.1 pts 21.9%
22.5% Walked ◂ +11.6 pts 10.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +9.4 pts 40.6%
33.3% 4 or more ◂ +5.2 pts 28.1%
0.0% 3 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
16.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.2 pts 12.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +14.9 pts higher in Rowland Flat gap widening
6.9% 1st pct 21.8% 20th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +11.5 pts higher in Gomersal gap widening
85.1% 99th pct 73.6% 88th pct
Full-time in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +13.4 pts higher in Rowland Flat gap steady
47.5% 12th pct 60.9% 64th pct

Industries people work in

45.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +27.8 pts 17.2%
20.0% Manufacturing ◂ +4.4 pts 15.6%
12.5% Retail trade ◂ +6.3 pts 6.3%
0.0% Wholesale trade +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
7.5% Construction +1.9 pts ▸ 9.4%
7.5% Health care & social assistance +1.9 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Other services +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Education & training +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

37.5% Managers ◂ +7.8 pts 29.7%
22.5% Labourers ◂ +10.0 pts 12.5%
7.5% Technicians & trades +12.8 pts ▸ 20.3%
15.0% Professionals +3.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
7.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +0.3 higher in Rowland Flat
0.1 37th pct 0.4 49th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +0.2 more in Rowland Flat
0.1 40th pct 0.3 47th pct
15-min city in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +12.2 pts higher in Rowland Flat
0.0% 0th pct 12.2% 61st pct
Walk to school in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Gomersalin Rowland Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +37.9 more in Rowland Flat
16.7 57th pct 54.5 83rd pct
Intersections/km² in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +2 higher in Rowland Flat
1 47th pct 2 60th pct
Mean slope in Gomersalin Rowland Flat +5.0 pts higher in Rowland Flat
5.3% 46th pct 10.3% 82nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gomersal vs Rowland Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40518/gomersal/vs/SAL41280/rowland-flat