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Gosse vs Western River

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Gosse profile · Western River profile

Gosse Western River

Gosse and Western River are both sparsely populated areas on Kangaroo Island. They differ most in wealth and demographics; the typical weekly personal income in Western River is $900, which is far higher than the $537 seen in Gosse. Residents in Gosse are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 48 compared to 41 in Western River. Homes in Gosse are more crowded, with 1.5 people per bedroom and 2.6 people per home, while Western River has 0.9 people per bedroom and 2.0 people per home.

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as both are entirely car-dependent and have no homes within walking distance of schools, groceries, or health services. They also share a similar typical weekly family income of around $1,900. While these shared patterns define both areas, the gap in personal income remains a striking difference.

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Where they differ most

Mortgage: $564 higher in Western River Personal income: $363 higher in Western River Median age: 7 yrs older in Gosse Household size: 0.6 larger in Gosse People / bedroom: 0.60 higher in Gosse

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gossein Western River +9 larger in Gosse gap narrowing
25 17th pct 16 11th pct
Median age in Gossein Western River +7 yrs older in Gosse gap widening
48 yrs 62nd pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
First Nations in Gossein Western River
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Gossein Western River
36.0% 92nd pct —
Under 15 in Gossein Western River
16.0% 42nd pct —
De facto in Gossein Western River
14.3% 66th pct —

Age structure

16.0% Young adults (25–44) +40.3 pts ▸ 56.3%
36.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +36.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

36.4% Never married +41.4 pts ▸ 77.8%
45.5% Married +4.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
13.6% Divorced ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Gossein Western River
28.0% 87th pct —

Country of birth

84.0% Australia +3.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
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

44.0% Australian +18.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
40.0% English ◂ +21.3 pts 18.8%
0.0% German +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
12.0% Irish ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Scottish ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
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 Gossein Western River
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Gossein Western River
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

112.0% English only ◂ +18.3 pts 93.8%
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 Gossein Western River
72.0% 100th pct —

Religious affiliation

72.0% No religion ◂ +9.5 pts 62.5%
0.0% Christianity +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
20.0% Buddhism ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Gossein Western River
54.5% 72nd pct —
Bachelor+ in Gossein Western River
59.1% 100th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Gossein Western River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

54.5% Year 12 +16.9 pts ▸ 71.4%
36.4% Year 11 ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
13.6% Year 10 ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

43.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
37.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
31.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.0% Education ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
18.8% Information technology ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Gossein Western River +$363 higher in Western River gap widening
$537 16th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Gossein Western River +$251 higher in Gosse gap narrowing
$1,875 69th pct $1,624 56th pct
Family income in Gossein Western River +$42 higher in Gosse gap narrowing
$1,916 52nd pct $1,874 49th pct
High earners in Gossein Western River
13.6% 75th pct —

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.0% Under $650 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
13.6% $650–$1,499 +8.6 pts ▸ 22.2%
18.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gossein Western River
28.0% 46th pct —
Mental health in Gossein Western River
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Gossein Western River
12.0% 94th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

28.0% Arthritis ◂ +28.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

84.0% None ◂ +2.8 pts 81.3%
16.0% One condition +34.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Gossein Western River
72.7% 100th pct —
Unpaid carers in Gossein Western River
27.3% 100th pct —
Unpaid child care in Gossein Western River
40.9% 94th pct —
Defence service in Gossein Western River
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Gossein Western River
22.7% 41st pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Gossein Western River +4 larger in Western River
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Gossein Western River
— 41 yrs 79th pct
Median income in Gossein Western River
— $725 58th pct
Household income in Gossein Western River
— $3,249 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Gossein Western River +0.6 larger in Gosse gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.0 14th pct

Family composition

35.3% Couples without children +31.4 pts ▸ 66.7%
47.1% Couples with children ◂ +22.1 pts 25.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

33.3% 2 people ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
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 Gossein Western River
$125 10th pct —
Mortgage in Gossein Western River +$564 higher in Western River
$433 0th pct $997 14th pct
People / bedroom in Gossein Western River +0.60 higher in Gosse gap widening
1.50 100th pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

66.7% Owned outright +13.3 pts ▸ 80.0%
55.6% Rented ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
44.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

55.6% Separate house +44.4 pts ▸ 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

55.6% 3 bedrooms +4.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
44.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +14.4 pts 30.0%
44.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Gossein Western River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Gossein Western River even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Gossein Western River even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Gossein Western River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Car (driver) +35.7 pts ▸ 85.7%
41.7% Worked at home ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
44.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +14.4 pts 30.0%
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 Gossein Western River
36.7% 70th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Gossein Western River
54.5% 31st pct —

Industries people work in

66.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
33.3% Arts & recreation ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Technicians & trades +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% Labourers +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
33.3% Managers ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Gossein Western River even
0.2 44th pct 0.2 45th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gossein Western River +0.1 more in Western River
0.2 44th pct 0.3 46th pct
15-min city in Gossein Western River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Gossein Western River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Gossein Western River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Gossein Western River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Gossein Western River +8.6 pts higher in Western River
20.2% 53rd pct 28.8% 57th pct
Walk to health in Gossein Western River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gossein Western River +225.0 more in Gosse
600.0 100th pct 375.0 99th pct
Intersections/km² in Gossein Western River even
0 38th pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Gossein Western River +5.6 pts higher in Western River
4.3% 32nd pct 9.9% 80th pct

Compare Gosse with nearby areas

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Compare Western River with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gosse vs Western River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40525/gosse/vs/SAL41575/western-river