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Minvalara vs Ucolta

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Minvalara profile · Ucolta profile

Minvalara Ucolta

Minvalara and Ucolta are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ sharply in income, with typical weekly household earnings in Ucolta being $2,250, which is far higher than the $874 seen in Minvalara. Other key differences include the typical personal income, which is far higher in Ucolta at $1,312 compared to $483 in Minvalara. There is also a significant gap in the age of First Nations residents, who are far older in Minvalara with a typical age of 39, compared to just 15 in Ucolta.

Everyday life in both places is car-dependent, as neither area has any walkable amenities, parks, or public transport within a 15-minute walk. This shared reliance on vehicles is consistent with their low population densities. While Ucolta has slightly more people per home, both areas remain well below the national figure for household size.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Minvalarain Ucolta +9 larger in Minvalara gap widening
22 15th pct 13 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18
  • First area, 2021: 22
  • Second area, 2016: 10
  • Second area, 2021: 13
Median age in Minvalarain Ucolta +3 yrs older in Minvalara gap narrowing
40 yrs 29th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Minvalarain Ucolta
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
40.9% 100th pct

Age structure

40.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +40.9 pts 0.0%
31.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.0 pts 30.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
13.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) even 0.0%

Marital status

71.4% Married ◂ +1.4 pts 70.0%
21.4% Never married +8.6 pts ▸ 30.0%
28.6% Divorced ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Minvalara Ucolta

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

  • 85+ in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Minvalara: 13.6% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Ucolta: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 18.2% females; 40–44 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Minvalara: 13.6% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 13.6% females; 15–19 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 13.6% females; 5–9 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Minvalara: 0.0% males, 27.3% females; 0–4 in Ucolta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Minvalarain Ucolta
0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

54.5% Australia +14.7 pts ▸ 69.2%
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

13.6% English +40.2 pts ▸ 53.8%
50.0% Australian ◂ +11.5 pts 38.5%
0.0% Scottish +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Minvalarain Ucolta
0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Minvalarain Ucolta
0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

77.3% English only +22.7 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

No religion in Minvalarain Ucolta
31.8% 27th pct

Religious affiliation

31.8% No religion +37.4 pts ▸ 69.2%
40.9% Christianity +20.6 pts ▸ 61.5%
18.2% Not stated ◂ +18.2 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

Schools ≤3 km in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 10 +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Year 12 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
27.3% Year 11 ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
27.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Bachelor degree +166.7 pts ▸ 166.7%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
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% 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 Minvalarain Ucolta +$829 higher in Ucolta gap widening
$483 11th pct $1,312 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $337
  • First area, 2021: $483
  • Second area, 2016: $824
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
Household income in Minvalarain Ucolta +$1,376 higher in Ucolta gap widening
$874 9th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $874
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Minvalarain Ucolta +$1,351 higher in Ucolta
$1,399 21st pct $2,750 88th 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

42.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.9 pts 30.0%
21.4% Under $650 +18.6 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Minvalarain Ucolta
18.2% 11th pct
Mental health in Minvalarain Ucolta
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Minvalarain Ucolta
13.6% 98th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.2% Cancer ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma 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

27.3% None +34.3 pts ▸ 61.5%
18.2% One condition ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Minvalarain Ucolta +24 yrs older in Minvalara
39 yrs 77th pct 15 yrs 11th pct
Median income in Minvalarain Ucolta
$450 25th pct
Household income in Minvalarain Ucolta
$450 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Minvalarain Ucolta +0.5 larger in Ucolta gap widening
1.5 0th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.9
  • First area, 2021: 1.5
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +50.0 pts 50.0%
0.0% Couples with children +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

100.0% 1 person ◂ +40.0 pts 60.0%
0.0% 2 people +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% 3 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

$50 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $150
  • Second area, 2016: $20
  • Second area, 2021: $50
People / bedroom in Minvalarain Ucolta +0.20 higher in Ucolta
0.40 0th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.30
  • First area, 2021: 0.40
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% Owned outright even 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage 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

100.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

42.9% Worked at home ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (driver) +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
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

0.0% 4 or more +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

42.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +34.9 pts ▸ 77.8%
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

85.7% Managers ◂ +41.3 pts 44.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
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% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Minvalarain Ucolta even
0 23rd pct 0 19th pct
Mean slope in Minvalarain Ucolta +1.0 pts higher in Minvalara
5.5% 48th pct 4.5% 35th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Minvalara vs Ucolta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40889/minvalara/vs/SAL41482/ucolta