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Leasingham vs Polish Hill River

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Leasingham profile · Polish Hill River profile

Leasingham Polish Hill River

Leasingham and Polish Hill River are both small, sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Polish Hill River is much older, with a typical resident aged 56 and a very high share of seniors at 42.1%. In contrast, Leasingham is younger, with a typical age of 48, and has a higher share of children under 15. Financial profiles differ sharply; typical weekly household income is far higher in Polish Hill River at $2,750, compared to $1,437 in Leasingham. Leasingham also has more people with a bachelor degree (13.3%) and a higher share of adults working or looking for work.

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as both are car-dependent and lack nearby public transport or shops. They share a similar typical number of people per home, around 2.6 or 2.7, and an almost identical rate of people with long-term health conditions. While Leasingham has more recent arrivals and a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, both areas remain largely rural with very few amenities within walking distance.

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Where they differ most

Aged 65+: 28.1 pts higher in Polish Hill River Volunteering: 28.0 pts higher in Polish Hill River No religion: 23.7 pts higher in Leasingham Household income: $1,313 higher in Polish Hill River Limited English: 2.6 pts higher in Leasingham

Demographics & Identity

Population in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +76 larger in Leasingham gap steady
114 44th pct 38 23rd pct
Median age in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +8 yrs older in Polish Hill River gap widening
48 yrs 62nd pct 56 yrs 87th pct
First Nations in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +5.3 pts higher in Leasingham gap widening
5.3% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +28.1 pts higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
14.0% 29th pct 42.1% 98th pct
Under 15 in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +3.5 pts higher in Leasingham gap narrowing
19.3% 65th pct 15.8% 41st pct
De facto in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +15.2 pts higher in Leasingham gap narrowing
15.2% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

30.7% Older adults (45–64) +14.0 pts ▸ 44.7%
14.0% Seniors (65+) +28.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
19.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.5 pts 15.8%
14.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.1 pts 7.9%
13.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

63.3% Married +2.4 pts ▸ 65.7%
27.6% Never married ◂ +4.7 pts 22.9%
0.0% Widowed +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
5.1% Divorced ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Leasingham Polish Hill River

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +1.8 pts higher in Polish Hill River gap narrowing
6.1% 26th pct 7.9% 33rd pct

Country of birth

96.5% Australia ◂ +25.4 pts 71.1%
0.0% England +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
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

50.0% English +13.2 pts ▸ 63.2%
58.8% Australian ◂ +8.8 pts 50.0%
12.3% German ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
10.5% Irish ◂ +2.6 pts 7.9%
3.5% Scottish +7.0 pts ▸ 10.5%
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 Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +2.6 pts higher in Leasingham gap steady
2.6% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +2.6 pts higher in Leasingham gap widening
2.6% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

99.1% English only +3.5 pts ▸ 102.6%
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 Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +23.7 pts higher in Leasingham gap widening
55.3% 88th pct 31.6% 26th pct

Religious affiliation

40.4% Christianity +28.1 pts ▸ 68.4%
55.3% No religion ◂ +23.7 pts 31.6%
0.0% Not stated +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
2.6% Islam ◂ +2.6 pts 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 Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +7.7 pts higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
49.0% 60th pct 56.7% 75th pct
Bachelor+ in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +13.3 pts higher in Leasingham gap widening
13.3% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +1 more in Leasingham
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
29 9th pct —
ICSEA in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
1,033 73rd pct —

Highest year of school

49.0% Year 12 +7.7 pts ▸ 56.7%
18.8% Year 11 +7.9 pts ▸ 26.7%
19.8% Year 10 ◂ +9.8 pts 10.0%
4.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

11.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +34.9 pts ▸ 46.7%
33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +13.3 pts 20.0%
25.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.7% Health +12.9 pts ▸ 26.7%
25.5% Society & culture ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
15.7% Engineering & related ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
11.8% Information technology ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Education ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Creative arts ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +$490 higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
$697 40th pct $1,187 90th pct
Household income in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +$1,313 higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
$1,437 43rd pct $2,750 93rd pct
Family income in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +$1,125 higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $2,750 88th pct
High earners in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +8.2 pts higher in Polish Hill River gap narrowing
6.1% 39th pct 14.3% 77th pct
High-income homes in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
21.4% 65th pct —

Household income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
21.4% $1,500–$2,999 even 21.4%
14.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.0% Under $650 ◂ +10.8 pts 37.1%
43.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.9 pts 20.0%
15.3% $1,500–$2,999 +7.6 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
23.7% 25th pct 23.7% 25th pct
Mental health in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +7.0 pts higher in Leasingham
7.0% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +2.6 pts higher in Leasingham gap steady
2.6% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.8% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 7.9%
6.1% Arthritis +1.8 pts ▸ 7.9%
7.0% Cancer ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Mental health ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.1% Diabetes ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.4% Asthma ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Heart disease ◂ +4.4 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

73.7% None ◂ +10.5 pts 63.2%
21.1% One condition ◂ +5.3 pts 15.8%
5.3% Two conditions +2.6 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +28.0 pts higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
23.5% 72nd pct 51.4% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +7.8 pts higher in Leasingham gap narrowing
16.3% 80th pct 8.6% 18th pct
Unpaid child care in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +4.5 pts higher in Leasingham gap narrowing
24.5% 46th pct 20.0% 26th pct
Defence service in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +7.0 pts higher in Leasingham
7.0% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +2.9 pts higher in Leasingham gap steady
28.6% 73rd pct 25.7% 59th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +6 larger in Leasingham
6 51st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
10 yrs 4th pct —
Median income in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
$774 63rd pct —
Household income in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
$1,375 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +0.1 larger in Leasingham gap steady
2.7 71st pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +17.1 pts higher in Polish Hill River gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 17.1% 79th pct
Living alone in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
21.4% 42nd pct —

Family composition

63.2% Couples with children ◂ +26.1 pts 37.1%
31.1% Couples without children +11.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% One-parent families +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.5% 2 people +16.7 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% 4 people +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
21.4% 1 person ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
19.0% 3 people +2.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
19.0% 5 people ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
11.9% 6 or more ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +$95 higher in Leasingham gap narrowing
$295 55th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
$1,300 29th pct —
People / bedroom in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +0.10 higher in Leasingham gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
23.8% 69th pct —
Owned outright in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
42.9% 55th pct —
Separate houses in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
83.3% 61st pct —

How homes are owned or rented

42.9% Owned outright ◂ +7.1 pts 35.7%
31.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.5 pts 21.4%
23.8% Rented ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

104.8% Separate house ◂ +4.8 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

47.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +26.2 pts 21.4%
26.2% 4 bedrooms +16.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
9.5% 5 or more +11.9 pts ▸ 21.4%
16.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
9.5% Studio / none ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
92.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +92.3 pts 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 Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
19.7% 59th pct —
PT commute in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +26 longer in Polish Hill River
45 77th pct 71 91st pct
Drive to city in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +11 longer in Polish Hill River
82 58th pct 93 65th pct

How people get to work

62.0% Car (driver) +38.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
19.7% Worked at home ◂ +19.7 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

31.0% 2 vehicles +4.8 pts ▸ 35.7%
26.2% 3 vehicles +9.5 pts ▸ 35.7%
19.0% 4 or more +9.5 pts ▸ 28.6%
7.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +13.6 pts higher in Leasingham gap widening
29.4% 44th pct 15.8% 10th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +18.2 pts higher in Leasingham gap widening
72.4% 87th pct 54.3% 30th pct
Full-time in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River
50.7% 18th pct —

Industries people work in

22.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +24.8 pts ▸ 47.4%
16.9% Manufacturing +9.4 pts ▸ 26.3%
4.2% Construction +22.1 pts ▸ 26.3%
16.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.1 pts 15.8%
5.6% Education & training +10.2 pts ▸ 15.8%
15.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
8.5% Retail trade ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
4.2% Administrative & support ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.5% Managers +24.8 pts ▸ 47.4%
26.8% Labourers ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%
18.3% Community & personal service ◂ +2.5 pts 15.8%
14.1% Technicians & trades +1.7 pts ▸ 15.8%
8.5% Professionals ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
8.5% Sales workers ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0.1 34th pct 0.1 33rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 33rd pct
15-min city in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +26.3 more in Polish Hill River
0.0 0th pct 26.3 70th pct
Intersections/km² in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +1 higher in Leasingham
2 58th pct 1 51st pct
Mean slope in Leasinghamin Polish Hill River +0.5 pts higher in Leasingham
7.5% 67th pct 7.0% 63rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Leasingham vs Polish Hill River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40754/leasingham/vs/SAL41177/polish-hill-river