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Markaranka vs Pooginook

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Markaranka profile · Pooginook profile

Markaranka Pooginook

Markaranka and Pooginook are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Pooginook has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 59 compared to 43 in Markaranka. Residents in Pooginook also have higher typical weekly incomes of $2,250, while the typical household in Markaranka earns $1,562. This difference extends to housing costs, with typical weekly rents in Pooginook being far higher at $240, compared to $130 in Markaranka.

Both areas are car-dependent and have almost identical typical family incomes. They also share very similar home sizes, with around two people per home in each place. These similarities persist across the landscape, as both have nearly the same average terrain slope.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 16 yrs older in Pooginook Rent: $110 higher in Pooginook Population: 29 larger in Markaranka Mortgage: $362 higher in Pooginook Household income: $688 higher in Pooginook

Demographics & Identity

Population in Markarankain Pooginook +29 larger in Markaranka gap widening
37 22nd pct 8 6th pct
Median age in Markarankain Pooginook +16 yrs older in Pooginook gap narrowing
43 yrs 43rd pct 59 yrs 91st pct
First Nations in Markarankain Pooginook
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Markarankain Pooginook
16.2% 38th pct —
Under 15 in Markarankain Pooginook
13.5% 28th pct —
De facto in Markarankain Pooginook
0.0% 0th pct —

Age structure

54.1% Older adults (45–64) +20.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
16.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
13.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
13.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

56.3% Married ◂ +56.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
21.9% Never married ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
12.5% Separated ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Markarankain Pooginook
13.5% 59th pct —

Country of birth

89.2% Australia +48.3 pts ▸ 137.5%
13.5% Philippines ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
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% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

51.4% Australian ◂ +51.4 pts 0.0%
40.5% English +9.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.2% Irish +21.3 pts ▸ 37.5%
16.2% German ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
13.5% Filipino ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Markarankain Pooginook
13.5% 81st pct —
Limited English in Markarankain Pooginook
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

89.2% English only +35.8 pts ▸ 125.0%
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 Markarankain Pooginook
16.2% 6th pct —

Religious affiliation

89.2% Christianity ◂ +51.7 pts 37.5%
16.2% No religion +21.3 pts ▸ 37.5%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Markarankain Pooginook
40.7% 39th pct —
Bachelor+ in Markarankain Pooginook
9.4% 27th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Markarankain Pooginook even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

29.6% Year 10 +57.9 pts ▸ 87.5%
40.7% Year 12 +9.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
14.8% Year 11 +22.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

56.5% Certificate III / IV +43.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
13.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.0 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

39.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%
30.4% Management & commerce ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
17.4% Engineering & related ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
17.4% Architecture & building ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
13.0% Education ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health 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 Markarankain Pooginook +$162 higher in Pooginook gap narrowing
$787 57th pct $949 77th pct
Household income in Markarankain Pooginook +$688 higher in Pooginook gap widening
$1,562 51st pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Markarankain Pooginook +$126 higher in Pooginook
$2,124 64th pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Markarankain Pooginook
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

42.1% $1,500–$2,999 +7.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

56.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +56.3 pts 0.0%
25.0% Under $650 +12.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Markarankain Pooginook
35.1% 78th pct —
Mental health in Markarankain Pooginook
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Markarankain Pooginook
8.1% 82nd pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Other condition +51.7 pts ▸ 62.5%
10.8% Asthma +39.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
13.5% Arthritis +24.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
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%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.6% None +19.9 pts ▸ 87.5%
35.1% One condition +39.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Markarankain Pooginook
50.0% 100th pct —
Unpaid carers in Markarankain Pooginook
21.9% 93rd pct —
Unpaid child care in Markarankain Pooginook
21.9% 34th pct —
Defence service in Markarankain Pooginook
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Markarankain Pooginook
31.3% 83rd pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Markarankain Pooginook even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Markarankain Pooginook +0.1 larger in Markaranka gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Markarankain Pooginook
0.0% 0th pct —

Family composition

50.0% Couples with children +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
35.7% Couples without children +47.6 pts ▸ 83.3%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

15.8% 2 people +100.9 pts ▸ 116.7%
36.8% 1 person ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%
15.8% 5 people ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Markarankain Pooginook +$110 higher in Pooginook
$130 10th pct $240 37th pct
Mortgage in Markarankain Pooginook +$362 higher in Pooginook
$759 8th pct $1,121 20th pct
People / bedroom in Markarankain Pooginook +0.10 higher in Markaranka gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.9% Owned outright ◂ +57.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
26.3% Rented ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

52.6% Separate house +47.4 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

26.3% 3 bedrooms +23.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
15.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Markarankain Pooginook
20.0% 60th pct —
PT commute in Markarankain Pooginook
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Markarankain Pooginook even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Markarankain Pooginook even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Markarankain Pooginook even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Markarankain Pooginook even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Markarankain Pooginook
209 100th pct —

How people get to work

48.0% Car (driver) +14.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
20.0% Worked at home ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Walked ◂ +16.0 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%

Motor vehicles per home

21.1% 3 vehicles +45.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
47.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +47.4 pts 0.0%
26.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Markarankain Pooginook
37.8% 73rd pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Markarankain Pooginook
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Markarankain Pooginook
78.1% 92nd pct —
Full-time in Markarankain Pooginook
64.0% 76th pct —

Industries people work in

52.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +10.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
16.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Manufacturing ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining 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%

Occupations people work in

40.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
32.0% Labourers +5.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
20.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Community & personal service ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Markarankain Pooginook +0.3 higher in Markaranka
0.3 46th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Markarankain Pooginook +0.3 more in Markaranka
0.3 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Markarankain Pooginook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Markarankain Pooginook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Markarankain Pooginook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Markarankain Pooginook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Markarankain Pooginook +5.7 pts higher in Markaranka
5.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Markarankain Pooginook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Markarankain Pooginook +43.9 more in Pooginook
81.1 87th pct 125.0 88th pct
Intersections/km² in Markarankain Pooginook even
0 18th pct 0 25th pct
Mean slope in Markarankain Pooginook +0.6 pts higher in Markaranka
3.5% 20th pct 2.9% 10th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Markaranka vs Pooginook [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40832/markaranka/vs/SAL41183/pooginook