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Mabel Creek vs Mount Willoughby

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 118 km apart · Mabel Creek profile · Mount Willoughby profile

Mabel Creek Mount Willoughby

Mount Willoughby and Mabel Creek are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ sharply in wealth and household size. In Mount Willoughby, the typical weekly household income is $3,250, while in Mabel Creek it is much lower at $450. Residents in Mount Willoughby are also far older, with a typical age of 59 compared to 48 in Mabel Creek. Homes in Mount Willoughby are larger, with 4.3 people per home, whereas Mabel Creek has only 1.4.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as extremely remote places. They are both car-dependent and have no nearby schools, grocery stores, or health services. Neither area has any public transport stops or routes. While Mount Willoughby is far older and wealthier than Mabel Creek, both sit well above the national figure for the typical age of First Nations residents.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +8 larger in Mount Willoughby
9 6th pct 17 12th pct
  • First area, 2021: 9
  • Second area, 2016: 24
  • Second area, 2021: 17
Median age in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +11 yrs older in Mount Willoughby
48 yrs 62nd pct 59 yrs 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 59 yrs

Age structure

44.4% Older adults (45–64) +20.3 pts ▸ 64.7%
55.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
44.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.9 pts 23.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

25.0% Married +33.8 pts ▸ 58.8%
33.3% Divorced ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
25.0% Never married ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mabel Creek Mount Willoughby

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

  • 85+ in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Mount Willoughby: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Mabel Creek: 50.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 50.0% females
  • 50–54 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Mabel Creek: 50.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Mabel Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Mount Willoughby: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

111.1% Australia ◂ +34.6 pts 76.5%
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

0.0% Australian +47.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
33.3% English ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% German +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% Irish +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Scottish 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

Language used at home

88.9% English only ◂ +18.3 pts 70.6%
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

Religious affiliation

66.7% Christianity ◂ +25.5 pts 41.2%
55.6% Not stated ◂ +2.6 pts 52.9%
0.0% No religion +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
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

Schools ≤3 km in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

58.3% Year 12 ◂ +23.0 pts 35.3%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 10 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce 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 Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +$608 higher in Mount Willoughby
$416 5th pct $1,024 84th pct
  • First area, 2021: $416
  • Second area, 2016: $769
  • Second area, 2021: $1,024
Household income in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +$2,800 higher in Mount Willoughby
$450 0th pct $3,250 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $3,250
Family income in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +$1,525 higher in Mount Willoughby
$725 0th pct $2,250 71st pct

Personal income distribution

25.0% Under $650 +4.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

44.4% Lung condition ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
33.3% Asthma ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
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% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +58.8 pts ▸ 58.8%
44.4% Three or more ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% One condition +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +4 larger in Mount Willoughby
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +9 yrs older in Mabel Creek
68 yrs 100th pct 59 yrs 94th pct
$450 25th pct
Household income in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby even
$450 0th pct $450 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +2.9 larger in Mount Willoughby
1.4 0th pct 4.3 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.4
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3

Housing & Dwellings

$100 6th pct
People / bedroom in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +0.50 higher in Mabel Creek
1.40 100th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.40
  • Second area, 2016: 0.20
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

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

Walkability

Walk score in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +0.1 higher in Mount Willoughby
0.0 0th pct 0.1 36th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +0.1 more in Mount Willoughby
0.0 0th pct 0.1 36th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +7.7 pts higher in Mount Willoughby
0.0% 0th pct 7.7% 46th pct
Walk to health in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +235.3 more in Mount Willoughby
0.0 0th pct 235.3 93rd pct
Intersections/km² in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby even
0 2nd pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Mabel Creekin Mount Willoughby +0.7 pts higher in Mount Willoughby
3.2% 15th pct 3.9% 27th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mabel Creek vs Mount Willoughby [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40798/mabel-creek/vs/SAL40966/mount-willoughby