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Hampden vs Ngapala

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Hampden profile · Ngapala profile

Hampden Ngapala

Hampden (SA) and Ngapala are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ sharply in their family and economic profiles. Hampden (SA) has a much higher share of children under 15 (21.3%) and one-parent families (15.5%). It also has a far higher unemployment rate of 25.0%. In contrast, Ngapala is more affluent, with a typical weekly household income of $1,625, compared to $924 in Hampden (SA). Ngapala also has more residents who completed Year 12 (55.3%) and a far higher share of adults working or looking for work (75.0%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people with no religion. They are also alike in that they are entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or walkable amenities nearby. Both locations have very few people who speak little or no English. While they share these basic traits, they have diverged in other ways; for example, the gap in typical household income remains substantial, and Ngapala has a far higher share of volunteers (37.5%) than Hampden (SA) (23.0%).

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Where they differ most

Unemployment: 25.0 pts higher in Hampden Participation: 29.1 pts higher in Ngapala Unpaid carers: 16.4 pts higher in Ngapala Year 12: 20.2 pts higher in Ngapala Household income: $701 higher in Ngapala

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hampdenin Ngapala +14 larger in Hampden gap narrowing
75 35th pct 61 31st pct
Median age in Hampdenin Ngapala +3 yrs older in Hampden gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Hampdenin Ngapala even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Hampdenin Ngapala +2.0 pts higher in Hampden gap narrowing
20.0% 56th pct 18.0% 47th pct
Under 15 in Hampdenin Ngapala +16.4 pts higher in Hampden gap widening
21.3% 76th pct 4.9% 7th pct
De facto in Hampdenin Ngapala +4.2 pts higher in Ngapala gap narrowing
9.1% 27th pct 13.3% 59th pct

Age structure

26.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +15.2 pts 11.5%
21.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.4 pts 4.9%
20.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.0 pts 18.0%
20.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.0 pts 18.0%
12.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.5 pts 11.5%

Marital status

37.7% Married +29.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
39.3% Never married +8.6 pts ▸ 47.9%
14.8% Divorced ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% Widowed ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Hampden Ngapala

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hampdenin Ngapala +3.8 pts higher in Hampden gap narrowing
12.0% 53rd pct 8.2% 35th pct

Country of birth

82.7% Australia ◂ +0.7 pts 82.0%
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

46.7% Australian ◂ +10.6 pts 36.1%
18.7% English +22.3 pts ▸ 41.0%
22.7% German ◂ +11.2 pts 11.5%
10.7% Scottish +0.8 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Irish +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
6.7% Dutch ◂ +6.7 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Hampdenin Ngapala +4.9 pts higher in Ngapala gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 60th pct
Limited English in Hampdenin Ngapala even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.3% English only ◂ +11.4 pts 82.0%
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 Hampdenin Ngapala +0.4 pts higher in Hampden gap narrowing
26.7% 17th pct 26.2% 17th pct

Religious affiliation

56.0% Christianity +11.2 pts ▸ 67.2%
26.7% No religion ◂ +0.4 pts 26.2%
12.0% Not stated ◂ +0.5 pts 11.5%
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 Hampdenin Ngapala +20.2 pts higher in Ngapala gap narrowing
35.1% 24th pct 55.3% 73rd pct
Bachelor+ in Hampdenin Ngapala +5.5 pts higher in Ngapala gap widening
4.9% 12th pct 10.4% 31st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

35.1% Year 12 +20.2 pts ▸ 55.3%
21.1% Year 10 ◂ +12.5 pts 8.5%
17.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.5 pts 17.0%
15.8% Year 11 ◂ +3.0 pts 12.8%

Highest qualification level

56.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +35.7 pts 20.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Certificate I / II +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
13.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.5 pts 12.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.7% Agriculture & environment +11.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.1% Information technology ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
17.4% Management & commerce ◂ +4.9 pts 12.5%
13.0% Engineering & related +3.6 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
13.0% Education ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% Society & culture ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hampdenin Ngapala +$117 higher in Ngapala gap narrowing
$439 7th pct $556 19th pct
Household income in Hampdenin Ngapala +$701 higher in Ngapala gap widening
$924 11th pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in Hampdenin Ngapala +$646 higher in Ngapala gap narrowing
$1,166 11th pct $1,812 45th pct
High earners in Hampdenin Ngapala +4.9 pts higher in Hampden gap widening
4.9% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Hampdenin Ngapala
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

63.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.8 pts 31.6%
26.7% Under $650 ◂ +5.6 pts 21.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

59.0% Under $650 ◂ +13.2 pts 45.8%
32.8% $650–$1,499 +0.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
4.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hampdenin Ngapala +8.4 pts higher in Hampden
34.7% 76th pct 26.2% 37th pct
Mental health in Hampdenin Ngapala +11.1 pts higher in Hampden
16.0% 94th pct 4.9% 25th pct
Needs assistance in Hampdenin Ngapala +5.7 pts higher in Hampden gap widening
10.7% 91st pct 4.9% 54th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

16.0% Mental health ◂ +11.1 pts 4.9%
8.0% Arthritis +6.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
12.0% Asthma ◂ +5.4 pts 6.6%
10.7% Other condition ◂ +4.1 pts 6.6%
6.7% Cancer ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Diabetes ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Heart disease ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
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

53.3% None +15.5 pts ▸ 68.9%
24.0% One condition ◂ +6.0 pts 18.0%
4.0% Two conditions +0.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hampdenin Ngapala +14.5 pts higher in Ngapala gap widening
23.0% 70th pct 37.5% 92nd pct
Unpaid carers in Hampdenin Ngapala +16.4 pts higher in Ngapala gap widening
6.6% 12th pct 22.9% 94th pct
Unpaid child care in Hampdenin Ngapala +10.0 pts higher in Hampden gap narrowing
24.6% 46th pct 14.6% 12th pct
Defence service in Hampdenin Ngapala +12.0 pts higher in Ngapala
0.0% 0th pct 12.0% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hampdenin Ngapala +6.7 pts higher in Ngapala gap steady
24.6% 52nd pct 31.3% 83rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hampdenin Ngapala +0.2 larger in Ngapala gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Hampdenin Ngapala +15.5 pts higher in Hampden gap widening
15.5% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Hampdenin Ngapala
43.3% 94th pct —

Family composition

69.0% Couples with children ◂ +3.0 pts 66.0%
8.6% Couples without children +25.4 pts ▸ 34.0%
15.5% One-parent families ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
6.9% Other families +1.1 pts ▸ 8.0%

Household size

43.3% 1 person ◂ +6.5 pts 36.8%
20.0% 2 people +16.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
0.0% 4 people +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
20.0% 5 people ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% 3 people ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hampdenin Ngapala +$80 higher in Ngapala
$200 25th pct $280 50th pct
Mortgage in Hampdenin Ngapala +$19 higher in Hampden gap narrowing
$780 9th pct $761 8th pct
People / bedroom in Hampdenin Ngapala +0.10 higher in Hampden gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Hampdenin Ngapala
10.0% 27th pct —
Owned outright in Hampdenin Ngapala
36.7% 37th pct —
Separate houses in Hampdenin Ngapala
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Hampdenin Ngapala
40.0% 4th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

36.7% Owned outright +42.3 pts ▸ 78.9%
30.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +3.7 pts 26.3%
10.0% Rented ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Not stated ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure 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

10.0% 4 bedrooms +47.9 pts ▸ 57.9%
30.0% 3 bedrooms +12.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
26.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.9 pts 15.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

33.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Hampdenin Ngapala
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Hampdenin Ngapala
— 55.6% 100th pct
PT commute in Hampdenin Ngapala
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Hampdenin Ngapala +23 longer in Ngapala
70 50th pct 93 65th pct

How people get to work

78.9% Car (driver) ◂ +31.7 pts 47.2%
21.1% Worked at home +34.5 pts ▸ 55.6%
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

20.7% 4 or more +21.4 pts ▸ 42.1%
0.0% 3 vehicles +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
24.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
17.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hampdenin Ngapala +4.9 pts higher in Ngapala gap narrowing
21.5% 19th pct 26.4% 33rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hampdenin Ngapala +25.0 pts higher in Hampden
25.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Hampdenin Ngapala +29.1 pts higher in Ngapala gap narrowing
45.9% 14th pct 75.0% 89th pct
Full-time in Hampdenin Ngapala
— 63.9% 75th pct

Industries people work in

36.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +29.8 pts ▸ 66.7%
36.8% Education & training ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%
21.1% Other services ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Professional & technical +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

47.4% Managers +11.0 pts ▸ 58.3%
21.1% Professionals ◂ +12.7 pts 8.3%
21.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
15.8% Community & personal service ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Labourers +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Hampdenin Ngapala even
0 40th pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Hampdenin Ngapala +3.1 pts higher in Ngapala
4.4% 34th pct 7.5% 67th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hampden vs Ngapala [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40560/hampden/vs/SAL41030/ngapala