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Moonta Mines vs Paramatta

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.7 km apart · Moonta Mines profile · Paramatta profile

Moonta Mines Paramatta

Moonta Mines and Paramatta are neighbouring South Australian areas with very different profiles. Paramatta is sparsely populated with only 9 residents, while Moonta Mines has 177 people. There are stark financial gaps between them; the typical weekly personal income in Paramatta is $1,749, which is far higher than the $565 seen in Moonta Mines. Residents in Moonta Mines are also far older, with a typical age of 55 compared to 40 in Paramatta. Moonta Mines is better suited for pedestrians, as 47.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and its walkability score is mostly car-dependent, whereas Paramatta is simply car-dependent.

Both areas share a few basic characteristics, such as having the same number of schools within 3 km and very similar typical home sizes. These similarities exist alongside a widening gap in wealth, as typical household income is far higher in Paramatta. While both areas are far from the city, Moonta Mines provides more local access to groceries and schools within walking distance.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in Moonta Mines Personal income: $1,184 higher in Paramatta Household income: $1,321 higher in Paramatta Population: 168 larger in Moonta Mines Family income: $1,015 higher in Paramatta

Demographics & Identity

Population in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +168 larger in Moonta Mines gap narrowing
177 51st pct 9 6th pct
Median age in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +15 yrs older in Moonta Mines gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
28.8% 84th pct —
Under 15 in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
12.4% 24th pct —
De facto in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
12.5% 53rd pct —

Age structure

39.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +39.0 pts 0.0%
28.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +28.8 pts 0.0%
13.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
12.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
2.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

51.9% Married ◂ +51.9 pts 0.0%
21.5% Never married ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%
15.8% Divorced ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
6.3% Widowed ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Separated ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
18.6% 74th pct —

Country of birth

72.3% Australia ◂ +27.9 pts 44.4%
13.0% England ◂ +13.0 pts 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

49.2% English +39.7 pts ▸ 88.9%
38.4% Australian +17.1 pts ▸ 55.6%
9.6% Dutch ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
6.2% Scottish ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% German ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.0% Irish ◂ +4.0 pts 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

89.8% English only ◂ +45.4 pts 44.4%
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 Moonta Minesin Paramatta
51.4% 82nd pct —

Religious affiliation

51.4% No religion ◂ +18.1 pts 33.3%
33.9% Christianity +10.5 pts ▸ 44.4%
16.4% Not stated ◂ +16.4 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

Year 12 in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
25.2% 8th pct —
Bachelor+ in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
6.3% 15th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Moonta Minesin Paramatta even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Moonta Minesin Paramatta even
253 43rd pct 253 43rd pct
ICSEA in Moonta Minesin Paramatta even
924 15th pct 924 15th pct

Highest year of school

25.2% Year 12 +99.8 pts ▸ 125.0%
26.5% Year 11 ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
24.5% Year 10 ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
13.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

43.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
14.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
7.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
3.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.0% Engineering & related ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
15.7% Health ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
13.5% Society & culture ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
6.7% Management & commerce ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.6% Education ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
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% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +$1,184 higher in Paramatta gap widening
$565 20th pct $1,749 100th pct
Household income in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +$1,321 higher in Paramatta
$1,053 16th pct $2,374 87th pct
Family income in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +$1,015 higher in Paramatta
$1,359 18th pct $2,374 76th pct
High earners in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
3.8% 26th pct —
High-income homes in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
10.7% 32nd pct —

Household income distribution

44.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +44.0 pts 0.0%
18.7% Under $650 ◂ +18.7 pts 0.0%
9.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
6.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.8% Under $650 ◂ +46.8 pts 0.0%
25.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
3.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
36.7% 83rd pct —
Mental health in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
9.6% 64th pct —
Needs assistance in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
9.0% 87th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

15.3% Arthritis +62.5 pts ▸ 77.8%
9.6% Diabetes ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
9.6% Mental health ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
9.0% Other condition ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.9% Asthma ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Heart disease ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% Lung condition ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.0% Cancer ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Stroke ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

20.9% One condition +34.7 pts ▸ 55.6%
49.7% None ◂ +16.4 pts 33.3%
9.0% Three or more ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
8.5% Two conditions ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
17.7% 48th pct —
Unpaid carers in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
17.1% 85th pct —
Unpaid child care in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
18.4% 21st pct —
Defence service in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
2.5% 47th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
20.9% 31st pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Moonta Minesin Paramatta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
67 yrs 100th pct —
Median income in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
$1,124 86th pct —
Household income in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +0.1 larger in Paramatta
2.2 24th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
0.0% 0th pct —
Living alone in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
26.7% 60th pct —

Family composition

50.8% Couples with children ◂ +50.8 pts 0.0%
46.8% Couples without children ◂ +2.4 pts 44.4%
0.0% One-parent families +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
3.2% Other families ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

48.0% 2 people ◂ +48.0 pts 0.0%
26.7% 1 person ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
14.7% 3 people ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
13.3% 4 people ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
$165 17th pct —
Mortgage in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +$392 higher in Paramatta
$1,008 15th pct $1,400 35th pct
People / bedroom in Moonta Minesin Paramatta even
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
13.3% 39th pct —
Owned outright in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
45.3% 62nd pct —
Separate houses in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
96.0% 49th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
65.3% 20th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

45.3% Owned outright ◂ +45.3 pts 0.0%
38.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +38.7 pts 0.0%
13.3% Rented ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

96.0% Separate house +4.0 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

40.0% 3 bedrooms +60.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
22.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
21.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%
4.0% 5 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
4.8% 10th pct —
PT commute in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Moonta Minesin Paramatta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Moonta Minesin Paramatta even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Moonta Minesin Paramatta even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Moonta Minesin Paramatta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +7 longer in Paramatta
18 57th pct 25 63rd pct
Drive to city in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +4 longer in Moonta Mines
108 74th pct 104 71st pct

How people get to work

69.4% Car (driver) ◂ +9.4 pts 60.0%
4.8% Worked at home ◂ +4.8 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

32.9% 2 vehicles +67.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
35.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
22.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
15.7% 4 or more ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
21.6% 19th pct —
Recent arrivals in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
40.5% 10th pct —
Full-time in Moonta Minesin Paramatta
53.2% 26th pct —

Industries people work in

16.1% Construction ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
16.1% Education & training ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
9.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
8.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
6.5% Mining ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.8% Retail trade ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Professional & technical ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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

8.1% Managers +111.9 pts ▸ 120.0%
19.4% Community & personal service ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
17.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
17.7% Labourers ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
16.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
9.7% Professionals ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
4.8% Sales workers ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +1.9 higher in Moonta Mines
2.2 67th pct 0.4 48th pct
Types ≤15 min in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +2.1 more in Moonta Mines
2.4 69th pct 0.4 48th pct
15-min city in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +20.8 pts higher in Moonta Mines
20.8% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +20.5 pts higher in Moonta Mines
20.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +2.3 pts higher in Moonta Mines
9.5% 60th pct 7.1% 59th pct
Walk to school in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +17.0 pts higher in Moonta Mines
17.0% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +47.9 pts higher in Moonta Mines
47.9% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Moonta Minesin Paramatta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +28.2 more in Moonta Mines
28.2 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +27 higher in Moonta Mines
27 75th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Moonta Minesin Paramatta +0.1 pts higher in Paramatta
2.6% 7th pct 2.8% 9th pct

Compare Moonta Mines with nearby areas

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Compare Paramatta with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Moonta Mines vs Paramatta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40916/moonta-mines/vs/SAL41106/paramatta