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Moonta vs Nalyappa

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Moonta profile · Nalyappa profile

Moonta Nalyappa

Moonta and Nalyappa are nearby South Australian areas with very different layouts. Moonta is a very walkable place where most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. In contrast, Nalyappa is car-dependent with no such amenities nearby. Financial gaps are wide: the typical weekly household income in Nalyappa is $1,375, which is far higher than Moonta's $717. However, Moonta has far more First Nations residents, and the typical First Nations household there earns $899 compared to $350 in Nalyappa.

Both areas are far from the city and sit well below the national figure for health services within a 15-minute walk. While they share a similar typical weekly family income of $1,125, their local environments differ sharply. Moonta has several public transport routes and stops, while Nalyappa has none. The gap in typical personal income is also significant, with Nalyappa's $1,124 being far higher than the $475 seen in Moonta.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Moontain Nalyappa +606 larger in Moonta gap steady
624 68th pct 18 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 681
  • First area, 2016: 632
  • First area, 2021: 624
  • Second area, 2016: 17
  • Second area, 2021: 18
Median age in Moontain Nalyappa +6 yrs older in Moonta gap widening
60 yrs 93rd pct 54 yrs 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 55 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 60 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 54 yrs
First Nations in Moontain Nalyappa
5.8% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
41.0% 97th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.4%
  • First area, 2016: 35.4%
  • First area, 2021: 41.0%
7.7% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
8.2% 23rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%

Age structure

41.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +41.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.3 pts 16.7%
14.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
7.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
5.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

31.1% Never married +45.9 pts ▸ 76.9%
36.3% Married ◂ +36.3 pts 0.0%
15.8% Divorced ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
14.0% Widowed ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% Separated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Moonta Nalyappa

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

  • 85+ in Moonta: 2.5% males, 4.3% females; 85+ in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Moonta: 2.8% males, 2.5% females; 80–84 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Moonta: 3.6% males, 4.6% females; 75–79 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Moonta: 6.1% males, 4.8% females; 70–74 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Moonta: 5.6% males, 4.3% females; 65–69 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Moonta: 6.5% males, 4.1% females; 60–64 in Nalyappa: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Moonta: 4.0% males, 6.1% females; 55–59 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Moonta: 3.3% males, 2.5% females; 50–54 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Moonta: 2.2% males, 2.7% females; 45–49 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Moonta: 2.5% males, 1.2% females; 40–44 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Moonta: 1.2% males, 1.7% females; 35–39 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Moonta: 1.5% males, 1.0% females; 30–34 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Moonta: 1.5% males, 1.7% females; 25–29 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Moonta: 1.0% males, 2.2% females; 20–24 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Moonta: 3.3% males, 0.7% females; 15–19 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Moonta: 2.0% males, 1.7% females; 10–14 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Moonta: 2.0% males, 1.5% females; 5–9 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Moonta: 0.0% males, 1.0% females; 0–4 in Nalyappa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Moontain Nalyappa
14.6% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%

Country of birth

75.5% Australia +24.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
9.3% England ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
1.6% New Zealand ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.0% China ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% India 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

38.8% Australian +16.8 pts ▸ 55.6%
49.7% English ◂ +16.3 pts 33.3%
7.7% Irish +20.1 pts ▸ 27.8%
9.0% Scottish +7.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
8.2% German ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% Italian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Moontain Nalyappa
3.0% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
Limited English in Moontain Nalyappa
0.5% 69th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.5%

Language used at home

90.4% English only +9.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
1.0% Mandarin ◂ +1.0 pts 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 Moontain Nalyappa
53.2% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 24.8%
  • First area, 2016: 39.2%
  • First area, 2021: 53.2%

Religious affiliation

53.2% No religion +13.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
37.5% Christianity +6.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
8.0% Not stated ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Other religions ◂ +1.0 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%

Education & Qualifications

26.3% 9th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 23.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.7%
  • First area, 2021: 26.3%
7.9% 21st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 7.6%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
Schools/1k kids in Moontain Nalyappa
20.83 88th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Moontain Nalyappa even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Moontain Nalyappa even
253 43rd pct 253 43rd pct
924 15th pct 924 15th pct

Highest year of school

20.8% Year 11 +12.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.3% Year 12 ◂ +1.3 pts 25.0%
25.0% Year 10 even 25.0%
16.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

38.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
13.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
12.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.1% Society & culture ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
12.0% Engineering & related ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
11.6% Health ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
11.3% Education ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
10.2% Management & commerce ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.7% Architecture & building ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
1.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% Creative arts ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Moontain Nalyappa +$649 higher in Nalyappa gap widening
$475 10th pct $1,124 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $369
  • First area, 2016: $442
  • First area, 2021: $475
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $1,124
Household income in Moontain Nalyappa +$658 higher in Nalyappa gap widening
$717 3rd pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $543
  • First area, 2016: $696
  • First area, 2021: $717
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Moontain Nalyappa even gap narrowing
$1,125 10th pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $724
  • First area, 2016: $870
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $1,324
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
High earners in Moontain Nalyappa
2.5% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.7%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
High-income homes in Moontain Nalyappa
0.9% 3rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.1%
  • First area, 2016: 2.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%

Household income distribution

43.2% Under $650 ◂ +43.2 pts 0.0%
31.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
14.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
0.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

58.2% Under $650 ◂ +35.2 pts 23.1%
24.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
5.1% $1,500–$2,999 +18.0 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Moontain Nalyappa
44.1% 95th pct —
Mental health in Moontain Nalyappa
13.5% 88th pct —
Needs assistance in Moontain Nalyappa
12.5% 95th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.1%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.5% Heart disease +13.7 pts ▸ 22.2%
8.8% Other condition +13.4 pts ▸ 22.2%
19.6% Arthritis ◂ +2.9 pts 16.7%
13.5% Mental health ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
10.3% Diabetes ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.1% Asthma ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
6.4% Lung condition ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Cancer ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Stroke ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.8% Dementia ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

45.8% None +4.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.0% One condition +13.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
10.6% Two conditions ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.8% Three or more ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Moontain Nalyappa
18.9% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 23.6%
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
Unpaid carers in Moontain Nalyappa
13.0% 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.2%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
Unpaid child care in Moontain Nalyappa
12.5% 10th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
Defence service in Moontain Nalyappa
5.6% 86th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Moontain Nalyappa
21.6% 35th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 28.5%
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Moontain Nalyappa +33 larger in Moonta
36 74th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Moontain Nalyappa +17 yrs older in Moonta
28 yrs 57th pct 11 yrs 6th pct
32.1% 31st pct —
Median income in Moontain Nalyappa +$43 higher in Moonta
$393 15th pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Moontain Nalyappa +$549 higher in Moonta
$899 14th pct $350 0th pct
Indigenous language in Moontain Nalyappa
16.7% 86th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Moontain Nalyappa +0.3 larger in Nalyappa gap widening
1.7 6th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.8
  • First area, 2016: 1.9
  • First area, 2021: 1.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
20.1% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 20.1%
Living alone in Moontain Nalyappa
53.3% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 46.3%
  • First area, 2016: 45.1%
  • First area, 2021: 53.3%

Family composition

48.4% Couples without children ◂ +15.0 pts 33.3%
29.9% Couples with children ◂ +9.9 pts 20.0%
20.1% One-parent families ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%
3.5% Other families ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

53.3% 1 person ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%
32.4% 2 people ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% 3 people ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% 4 people ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.5% 5 people ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Moontain Nalyappa +$20 higher in Nalyappa
$200 25th pct $220 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: $120
  • First area, 2016: $184
  • First area, 2021: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $220
Mortgage in Moontain Nalyappa +$327 higher in Nalyappa
$867 11th pct $1,194 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,000
  • First area, 2016: $953
  • First area, 2021: $867
  • Second area, 2021: $1,194
People / bedroom in Moontain Nalyappa +0.10 higher in Moonta gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.00
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
32.7% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 32.0%
  • First area, 2016: 34.4%
  • First area, 2021: 32.7%
Owned outright in Moontain Nalyappa
41.1% 50th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 41.2%
  • First area, 2016: 38.6%
  • First area, 2021: 41.1%
Separate houses in Moontain Nalyappa
76.2% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 87.0%
  • First area, 2016: 82.5%
  • First area, 2021: 76.2%
3+ bedrooms in Moontain Nalyappa
61.3% 15th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 61.7%
  • First area, 2016: 61.0%
  • First area, 2021: 61.3%

How homes are owned or rented

41.1% Owned outright +40.7 pts ▸ 81.8%
32.7% Rented ◂ +32.7 pts 0.0%
22.0% Owned with a mortgage +5.2 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.9% Other tenure ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Not stated ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

76.2% Separate house +23.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
18.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
2.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.9% Other dwelling ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

49.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +13.3 pts 36.4%
23.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
11.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
8.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% 5 or more ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

32.4% $1,000–$1,799 +67.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
60.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +60.8 pts 0.0%
8.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

16.6% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.6%
Work from home in Moontain Nalyappa
7.9% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Moontain Nalyappa +6 more in Moonta
6 76th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Moontain Nalyappa +9.62 more in Moonta
9.62 87th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Moontain Nalyappa +57.7 more in Moonta
57.7 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Moontain Nalyappa +4 more in Moonta
4 82nd pct 0 0th pct
3 21st pct —
Drive to city in Moontain Nalyappa +42 longer in Nalyappa
108 74th pct 150 90th pct

How people get to work

66.1% Car (driver) ◂ +38.8 pts 27.3%
11.5% Walked +52.1 pts ▸ 63.6%
7.9% Worked at home +28.5 pts ▸ 36.4%
3.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

47.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +47.5 pts 0.0%
25.2% 2 vehicles +20.3 pts ▸ 45.5%
4.0% 4 or more +41.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
16.6% No vehicle ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%
9.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Moontain Nalyappa
31.8% 53rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 39.7%
  • First area, 2016: 33.7%
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%
Recent arrivals in Moontain Nalyappa
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Moontain Nalyappa
13.2% 94th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.8%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
Participation in Moontain Nalyappa
33.3% 4th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 36.9%
  • First area, 2016: 39.2%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
50.3% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 53.4%
  • First area, 2016: 51.9%
  • First area, 2021: 50.3%

Industries people work in

2.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +33.9 pts ▸ 36.4%
20.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
13.9% Construction ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
13.3% Retail trade ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
11.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Education & training ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
6.7% Manufacturing ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% Other services ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% Mining ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.8% Professional & technical ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.8% Managers +20.6 pts ▸ 36.4%
15.8% Technicians & trades +20.6 pts ▸ 36.4%
17.6% Community & personal service ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.0% Professionals ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% Labourers ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
9.7% Sales workers ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
7.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Crime & Safety

11,538 87th pct —
Assault/100k in Moontain Nalyappa
4,167 90th pct —
Burglary/100k in Moontain Nalyappa
1,923 91st pct —
2,564 76th pct —
Property damage/100k in Moontain Nalyappa
2,404 88th pct —
5-yr change in Moontain Nalyappa
7.5% 63rd pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Moontain Nalyappa +7.3 higher in Moonta
7.3 94th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Moontain Nalyappa +6.9 more in Moonta
6.9 94th pct 0.0 31st pct
15-min city in Moontain Nalyappa +97.8 pts higher in Moonta
97.8% 99th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Moontain Nalyappa +97.8 pts higher in Moonta
97.8% 99th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Moontain Nalyappa +97.2 pts higher in Moonta
97.2% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Moontain Nalyappa +97.4 pts higher in Moonta
97.4% 98th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Moontain Nalyappa +96.0 pts higher in Moonta
98.9% 85th pct 2.9% 42nd pct
Walk to health in Moontain Nalyappa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Moontain Nalyappa +4.3 more in Nalyappa
51.3 82nd pct 55.6 84th pct
Intersections/km² in Moontain Nalyappa +32 higher in Moonta
32 75th pct 0 27th pct
Mean slope in Moontain Nalyappa +0.5 pts higher in Nalyappa
2.6% 6th pct 3.1% 14th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Moonta vs Nalyappa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40914/moonta/vs/SAL41006/nalyappa