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Hamley vs Weetulta

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Hamley profile · Weetulta profile

Hamley Weetulta

Weetulta and Hamley are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Weetulta is a family-focused place where 36.2% of residents are children, and homes are larger, with typically 3.4 people per dwelling. In contrast, Hamley is far older, with a typical resident aged 61, and has no children under 15. This difference is reflected in daily life; people in Weetulta are far more likely to be unpaid carers for children (55.8%) and volunteers (53.5%), while typical weekly personal incomes are much higher in Weetulta at $1,292 compared to $574 in Hamley.

Both areas have a similar share of people aged 65 and over, which sits close to the national figure. However, they differ in their backgrounds; 22.6% of Hamley residents were born overseas compared to 0.0% in Weetulta. Education levels also vary, with a far higher share of adults in Hamley holding a bachelor degree or higher (29.0%). While Weetulta has a higher share of adults working or looking for work (65.1%), Hamley has seen more movement, with 29.0% of people moving in the last five years.

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Where they differ most

Population: 38 larger in Weetulta Median age: 22 yrs older in Hamley Under 15: 36.2 pts higher in Weetulta Year 12: 28.4 pts higher in Weetulta Personal income: $718 higher in Weetulta

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hamleyin Weetulta +38 larger in Weetulta gap narrowing
31 19th pct 69 33rd pct
Median age in Hamleyin Weetulta +22 yrs older in Hamley gap narrowing
61 yrs 94th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
First Nations in Hamleyin Weetulta +5.8 pts higher in Weetulta
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 77th pct
Aged 65+ in Hamleyin Weetulta +0.2 pts higher in Hamley
16.1% 38th pct 15.9% 37th pct
Under 15 in Hamleyin Weetulta +36.2 pts higher in Weetulta
0.0% 0th pct 36.2% 100th pct
De facto in Hamleyin Weetulta +22.2 pts higher in Hamley
22.2% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

64.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +37.0 pts 27.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +36.2 pts ▸ 36.2%
16.1% Young adults (25–44) +1.3 pts ▸ 17.4%
16.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.1 pts 13.0%
16.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.2 pts 15.9%

Marital status

38.7% Married +31.1 pts ▸ 69.8%
38.7% Never married ◂ +13.1 pts 25.6%
22.6% Divorced ◂ +13.3 pts 9.3%
9.7% Separated ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Hamley Weetulta

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hamleyin Weetulta +22.6 pts higher in Hamley
22.6% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

54.8% Australia +46.6 pts ▸ 101.4%
32.3% England ◂ +32.3 pts 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

22.6% Australian +35.4 pts ▸ 58.0%
38.7% English +12.0 pts ▸ 50.7%
19.4% Irish ◂ +7.8 pts 11.6%
0.0% Scottish +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% German +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
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 Hamleyin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Hamleyin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

71.0% English only +29.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Hamleyin Weetulta +1.0 pts higher in Hamley
38.7% 44th pct 37.7% 41st pct

Religious affiliation

29.0% Christianity +27.5 pts ▸ 56.5%
38.7% No religion ◂ +1.0 pts 37.7%
16.1% Not stated ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
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 Hamleyin Weetulta +28.4 pts higher in Weetulta
24.1% 7th pct 52.5% 67th pct
Bachelor+ in Hamleyin Weetulta +12.8 pts higher in Hamley
29.0% 84th pct 16.3% 56th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Hamleyin Weetulta +1 more in Hamley
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Hamleyin Weetulta
253 43rd pct —
ICSEA in Hamleyin Weetulta
924 15th pct —

Highest year of school

24.1% Year 12 +28.4 pts ▸ 52.5%
17.2% Year 11 +12.8 pts ▸ 30.0%
20.7% Year 10 ◂ +13.2 pts 7.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
25.0% Bachelor degree +1.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
20.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
20.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
30.0% Engineering & related ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Management & commerce ◂ +13.5 pts 11.5%
20.0% Health ◂ +0.8 pts 19.2%
0.0% Society & culture +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
15.0% Education ◂ +3.5 pts 11.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hamleyin Weetulta +$718 higher in Weetulta gap widening
$574 21st pct $1,292 93rd pct
Household income in Hamleyin Weetulta +$1,659 higher in Weetulta gap widening
$966 12th pct $2,625 91st pct
Family income in Hamleyin Weetulta +$813 higher in Weetulta gap widening
$1,937 53rd pct $2,750 88th pct
High earners in Hamleyin Weetulta +7.0 pts higher in Weetulta
0.0% 0th pct 7.0% 44th pct

Household income distribution

35.7% $1,500–$2,999 +3.2 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Under $650 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.2% Under $650 ◂ +5.6 pts 39.5%
9.7% $1,500–$2,999 +18.2 pts ▸ 27.9%
12.9% $650–$1,499 +12.7 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hamleyin Weetulta +6.7 pts higher in Weetulta
19.4% 13th pct 26.1% 36th pct
Mental health in Hamleyin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Hamleyin Weetulta +4.3 pts higher in Weetulta
0.0% 0th pct 4.3% 46th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

25.8% Other condition ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
16.1% Arthritis ◂ +1.6 pts 14.5%
16.1% Diabetes ◂ +11.8 pts 4.3%
0.0% Asthma +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Heart disease +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.7% None +6.2 pts ▸ 73.9%
9.7% One condition +6.3 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Two conditions +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Three or more +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hamleyin Weetulta +40.6 pts higher in Weetulta
12.9% 24th pct 53.5% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in Hamleyin Weetulta +9.5 pts higher in Weetulta
16.1% 79th pct 25.6% 98th pct
Unpaid child care in Hamleyin Weetulta +55.8 pts higher in Weetulta
0.0% 0th pct 55.8% 100th pct
Defence service in Hamleyin Weetulta +6.5 pts higher in Weetulta
0.0% 0th pct 6.5% 88th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hamleyin Weetulta +30.2 pts higher in Weetulta
0.0% 0th pct 30.2% 79th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Hamleyin Weetulta +4 larger in Weetulta
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Hamleyin Weetulta
— 38 yrs 76th pct
Median income in Hamleyin Weetulta
— $325 10th pct
Household income in Hamleyin Weetulta
— $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hamleyin Weetulta +1.4 larger in Weetulta gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 3.4 93rd pct
One-parent in Hamleyin Weetulta
— 8.1% 33rd pct

Family composition

42.1% Couples with children +45.0 pts ▸ 87.1%
36.8% Couples without children ◂ +23.9 pts 12.9%
0.0% One-parent families +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

35.7% 2 people +8.7 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% 3 people +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
28.6% 1 person ◂ +6.3 pts 22.2%
0.0% 4 people +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% 5 people +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hamleyin Weetulta
— $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Hamleyin Weetulta +$139 higher in Weetulta
$718 7th pct $857 11th pct
People / bedroom in Hamleyin Weetulta +0.20 higher in Weetulta gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

71.4% Owned outright +17.5 pts ▸ 88.9%
57.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
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% 4 bedrooms +56.3 pts ▸ 77.8%
71.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +54.8 pts 16.7%
35.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Hamleyin Weetulta
— 50.0% 98th pct
PT commute in Hamleyin Weetulta
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Hamleyin Weetulta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Hamleyin Weetulta even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hamleyin Weetulta even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Hamleyin Weetulta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Hamleyin Weetulta
27 64th pct —
Drive to city in Hamleyin Weetulta +4 longer in Weetulta
109 74th pct 113 77th pct

How people get to work

53.8% Car (driver) ◂ +21.7 pts 32.1%
23.1% Worked at home +26.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Walked +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
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

57.1% 2 vehicles +9.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% 4 or more +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
35.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
21.4% 3 vehicles +0.8 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hamleyin Weetulta +19.7 pts higher in Hamley
29.0% 43rd pct 9.4% 4th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hamleyin Weetulta
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Hamleyin Weetulta +29.6 pts higher in Weetulta
35.5% 5th pct 65.1% 66th pct
Full-time in Hamleyin Weetulta
— 60.7% 63rd pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +82.1 pts ▸ 82.1%
38.5% Construction ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
30.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.8 pts 25.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
38.5% Community & personal service ◂ +20.6 pts 17.9%
30.8% Professionals ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Hamleyin Weetulta +1.0 higher in Hamley
1.2 60th pct 0.2 43rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Hamleyin Weetulta +0.7 more in Hamley
0.9 58th pct 0.3 45th pct
15-min city in Hamleyin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Hamleyin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Hamleyin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Hamleyin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Hamleyin Weetulta +29.8 pts higher in Hamley
34.4% 59th pct 4.6% 44th pct
Walk to health in Hamleyin Weetulta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hamleyin Weetulta +14.5 more in Weetulta
0.0 0th pct 14.5 52nd pct
Intersections/km² in Hamleyin Weetulta +28 higher in Hamley
28 75th pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Hamleyin Weetulta +0.6 pts higher in Hamley
3.7% 23rd pct 3.0% 13th pct

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Compare Weetulta with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hamley vs Weetulta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40557/hamley/vs/SAL41559/weetulta