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Hope Gap vs Koolunga

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Hope Gap profile · Koolunga profile

Hope Gap Koolunga

Koolunga and Hope Gap are two sparsely populated areas in South Australia. There are significant differences in their typical residents; people in Koolunga are far older, with a typical age of 46 compared to 37 in Hope Gap. Hope Gap has a far higher typical household income of $2,750, while the usual amount in Koolunga is $1,275. Homes in Hope Gap are also far more crowded, with 4.0 people per home compared to 2.4 in Koolunga.

Everyday life in both places is very similar, as both are car-dependent and lack local shops, health services or public transport. This shared isolation is reflected in their walkability scores, which are both very low. While Koolunga is slightly more established with one school and 34.2% of homes within a short walk of a school, both areas remain far from the city, with drive times exceeding 110 minutes.

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Where they differ most

Population: 180 larger in Koolunga Household income: $1,475 higher in Hope Gap Family income: $1,282 higher in Hope Gap Median age: 9 yrs older in Koolunga Household size: 1.6 larger in Hope Gap

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hope Gapin Koolunga +180 larger in Koolunga gap steady
3 2nd pct 183 51st pct
Median age in Hope Gapin Koolunga +9 yrs older in Koolunga gap widening
37 yrs 20th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
First Nations in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 5.5% 75th pct
Aged 65+ in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 18.0% 47th pct
Under 15 in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 27.9% 92nd pct
De facto in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 16.2% 76th pct

Age structure

133.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +131.1 pts 2.2%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +35.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +27.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%

Marital status

133.3% Never married ◂ +112.2 pts 21.1%
100.0% Married ◂ +43.7 pts 56.3%
0.0% Divorced +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Separated +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Widowed +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Age & sex structure

Hope Gap Koolunga

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 8.7% 37th pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +15.8 pts 84.2%
0.0% England +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
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

100.0% Australian ◂ +57.4 pts 42.6%
0.0% English +42.6 pts ▸ 42.6%
0.0% German +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% Scottish +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Irish +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Dutch +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 2.2% 41st pct
Limited English in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +8.7 pts 91.3%
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 Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 37.2% 40th pct

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +47.0 pts 53.0%
0.0% No religion +37.2 pts ▸ 37.2%
0.0% Not stated +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
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 Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 38.8% 33rd pct
Bachelor+ in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 10.6% 32nd pct
Schools/1k kids in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 19.61 88th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Hope Gapin Koolunga +1 more in Koolunga
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 20 5th pct
ICSEA in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 1,013 63rd pct

Highest year of school

133.3% Year 12 ◂ +94.5 pts 38.8%
100.0% Year 11 ◂ +75.4 pts 24.6%
0.0% Year 10 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

75.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +57.4 pts 17.6%
0.0% Engineering & related +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Health +16.5 pts ▸ 16.5%
0.0% Society & culture +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Management & commerce +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Education +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
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 Hope Gapin Koolunga +$82 higher in Koolunga
$700 40th pct $782 56th pct
Household income in Hope Gapin Koolunga +$1,475 higher in Hope Gap
$2,750 93rd pct $1,275 30th pct
Family income in Hope Gapin Koolunga +$1,282 higher in Hope Gap
$2,750 88th pct $1,468 25th pct
High earners in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 2.8% 23rd pct
High-income homes in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 6.2% 19th pct

Personal income distribution

133.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +104.5 pts 28.9%
0.0% Under $650 +37.3 pts ▸ 37.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 31.1% 62nd pct
Mental health in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 13.7% 89th pct
Needs assistance in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 4.4% 47th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Arthritis +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Asthma +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Heart disease +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Diabetes +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Lung condition +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Other condition +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

100.0% None ◂ +41.5 pts 58.5%
0.0% One condition +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% Three or more +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Two conditions +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 36.6% 91st pct
Unpaid carers in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 16.2% 80th pct
Unpaid child care in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 27.5% 61st pct
Defence service in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 7.2% 89th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 27.5% 68th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Hope Gapin Koolunga +10 larger in Koolunga
0 0th pct 10 59th pct
Median age in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 50 yrs 87th pct
Median income in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— $449 25th pct
Household income in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hope Gapin Koolunga +1.6 larger in Hope Gap
4.0 100th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 8.2% 34th pct
Living alone in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 32.3% 78th pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +41.0 pts 59.0%
0.0% Couples without children +32.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% One-parent families +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Other families +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— $175 19th pct
Mortgage in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— $635 5th pct
People / bedroom in Hope Gapin Koolunga +0.50 higher in Hope Gap
1.30 100th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 20.0% 59th pct
Owned outright in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 41.5% 51st pct
Separate houses in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 66.2% 22nd pct

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 8.7% 86th pct
Work from home in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 18.7% 57th pct
PT commute in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 4.4% 89th pct
PT stops in Hope Gapin Koolunga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Hope Gapin Koolunga even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hope Gapin Koolunga even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Hope Gapin Koolunga even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Hope Gapin Koolunga +13 longer in Koolunga
113 77th pct 126 84th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Worked at home ◂ +81.3 pts 18.7%
0.0% Car (driver) +68.1 pts ▸ 68.1%
0.0% Walked +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Bus +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 24.4% 27th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 10.5% 90th pct
Participation in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 66.9% 72nd pct
Full-time in Hope Gapin Koolunga
— 61.5% 67th pct

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +60.4 pts 39.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Retail trade +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Administrative & support +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Education & training +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Construction +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Other services +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +61.5 pts 38.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Professionals +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Labourers +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Sales workers +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Hope Gapin Koolunga +0.2 higher in Koolunga
0.0 0th pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hope Gapin Koolunga +0.3 more in Koolunga
0.0 0th pct 0.3 48th pct
15-min city in Hope Gapin Koolunga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Hope Gapin Koolunga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Hope Gapin Koolunga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Hope Gapin Koolunga +34.2 pts higher in Koolunga
0.0% 0th pct 34.2% 70th pct
Walk to a park in Hope Gapin Koolunga +0.7 pts higher in Koolunga
0.0% 0th pct 0.7% 32nd pct
Walk to health in Hope Gapin Koolunga even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hope Gapin Koolunga +16.4 more in Koolunga
0.0 0th pct 16.4 57th pct
Intersections/km² in Hope Gapin Koolunga even
0 19th pct 0 32nd pct
Mean slope in Hope Gapin Koolunga +4.8 pts higher in Hope Gap
8.4% 73rd pct 3.6% 22nd pct

Compare Hope Gap with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hope Gap vs Koolunga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40606/hope-gap/vs/SAL40709/koolunga