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Kuitpo Colony vs Mount Observation

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.2 km apart · Kuitpo Colony profile · Mount Observation profile

Kuitpo Colony Mount Observation

Kuitpo Colony and Mount Observation (SA) are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ sharply in wealth and age; the typical resident in Mount Observation (SA) is far older at 39 compared to just 30 in Kuitpo Colony. This age gap is mirrored in incomes, with the typical personal weekly income in Mount Observation (SA) being far higher at $1,125, while Kuitpo Colony is much lower at $524. These financial differences also appear in housing, as typical monthly home-loan payments in Mount Observation (SA) are far higher at $2,383 compared to $1,489 in Kuitpo Colony.

These two neighbouring areas have both seen the gap in typical weekly household income widen, with Mount Observation (SA) now well higher at $2,250 compared to $1,624 in Kuitpo Colony. Despite this, both are very isolated and car-dependent, with neither having a single home within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service. They are also both far from the city, though the drive time is far higher for those in Mount Observation (SA) at 112 minutes.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +37 larger in Kuitpo Colony gap widening
47 27th pct 10 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22
  • First area, 2021: 47
  • Second area, 2016: 16
  • Second area, 2021: 10
Median age in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +9 yrs older in Mount Observation gap widening
30 yrs 5th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
6.4% 10th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
23.4% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%
36.0% 100th pct —

Age structure

31.9% Young adults (25–44) +8.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
23.4% Children (0–14) +6.6 pts ▸ 30.0%
14.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

39.4% Married +40.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
42.4% Never married ◂ +42.4 pts 0.0%
21.2% Separated ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
9.1% Divorced ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Kuitpo Colony Mount Observation

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

  • 85+ in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Kuitpo Colony: 10.5% males, 10.5% females; 55–59 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 10.5% females; 50–54 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Kuitpo Colony: 10.5% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Mount Observation: 62.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 7.9% females; 30–34 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Kuitpo Colony: 7.9% males, 13.2% females; 25–29 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 7.9% females; 15–19 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Kuitpo Colony: 13.2% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Mount Observation: 37.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Kuitpo Colony: 7.9% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Kuitpo Colony: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Mount Observation: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

78.7% Australia ◂ +38.7 pts 40.0%
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

53.2% Australian ◂ +23.2 pts 30.0%
0.0% Scottish +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
27.7% English ◂ +27.7 pts 0.0%
8.5% German ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 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

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

78.7% English only +21.3 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

51.1% 81st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 68.2%
  • First area, 2021: 51.1%

Religious affiliation

51.1% No religion ◂ +11.1 pts 40.0%
21.3% Not stated +28.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.3% Christianity ◂ +21.3 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

31.4% 15th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

31.4% Year 12 ◂ +31.4 pts 0.0%
20.0% Year 11 ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
8.6% Year 10 ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

38.7% Certificate III / IV +36.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
16.1% Engineering & related ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology 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% Education 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 Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +$601 higher in Mount Observation gap widening
$524 14th pct $1,125 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $762
  • First area, 2021: $524
  • Second area, 2016: $649
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Household income in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +$626 higher in Mount Observation
$1,624 56th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,499
  • First area, 2021: $1,624
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +$625 higher in Mount Observation
$1,625 34th pct $2,250 71st pct
0.0% 0th 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

30.3% Under $650 ◂ +30.3 pts 0.0%
9.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

27.7% 44th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
8.5% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.6% Asthma ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.5% Arthritis ◂ +8.5 pts 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

53.2% None +36.8 pts ▸ 90.0%
14.9% One condition ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

12.1% 21st pct —
15.2% 74th pct —
30.3% 74th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
19 yrs 21st pct —
$450 25th pct —
$1,625 47th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +0.4 larger in Mount Observation gap narrowing
3.1 88th pct 3.5 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 3.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5
9.4% 41st pct —

Family composition

78.1% Couples with children ◂ +3.1 pts 75.0%
12.5% Couples without children ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.4% One-parent families ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

60.0% 1 person ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
40.0% 3 people ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 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

$275 48th pct —
Mortgage in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +$894 higher in Mount Observation
$1,489 41st pct $2,383 86th pct
People / bedroom in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +0.80 higher in Mount Observation
0.80 43rd pct 1.60 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.60

How homes are owned or rented

40.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% Rented ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright 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

60.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +60 longer in Mount Observation
52 39th pct 112 76th pct

How people get to work

62.5% Car (driver) ◂ +12.5 pts 50.0%
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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

30.0% 2 vehicles +70.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

33.3% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 40.9%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%

Jobs & Industry

45.5% 14th pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
31.3% Labourers ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
25.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +25.0 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 Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +0.7 higher in Kuitpo Colony
0.7 57th pct 0.1 34th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +0.9 more in Kuitpo Colony
1.0 59th pct 0.1 34th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +38.9 pts higher in Kuitpo Colony
44.8% 62nd pct 5.9% 45th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +42.6 more in Kuitpo Colony
42.6 78th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation even
0 40th pct 0 17th pct
Mean slope in Kuitpo Colonyin Mount Observation +4.4 pts higher in Mount Observation
11.3% 86th pct 15.7% 93rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kuitpo Colony vs Mount Observation [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40726/kuitpo-colony/vs/SAL40958/mount-observation