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Moorook South vs New Residence

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.8 km apart · Moorook South profile · New Residence profile

Moorook South New Residence

Moorook South and New Residence are neighbouring areas in South Australia with very different profiles. Moorook South is an older area, where the typical resident is 60 and 33.7% of people are aged 65 or over. It is also a lower-income area, with a typical household income of $1,097 a week. In contrast, New Residence is younger and wealthier, with a typical household income of $2,349. This wealth is reflected in the housing, as 100% of homes in New Residence have three or more bedrooms, compared to 69.7% in Moorook South.

These two areas have diverged significantly in their economic and social makeup. While they both have about 3% First Nations residents and only detached housing, the gaps in income and age have remained stark. This is seen in the workforce, where 74.4% of adults in New Residence are working or looking for work, far higher than the 47.2% in Moorook South. The two areas also differ in accessibility; Moorook South has more public transport stops and groceries within walking distance, while New Residence is more car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

Household income: $1,252 higher in New Residence Family income: $1,340 higher in New Residence Mortgage: $920 higher in New Residence 3+ bedrooms: 30.3 pts higher in New Residence Participation: 27.2 pts higher in New Residence

Demographics & Identity

Population in Moorook Southin New Residence +71 larger in Moorook South gap widening
166 50th pct 95 40th pct
Median age in Moorook Southin New Residence +12 yrs older in Moorook South gap widening
60 yrs 93rd pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Moorook Southin New Residence +0.1 pts higher in New Residence gap narrowing
3.0% 60th pct 3.2% 61st pct
Aged 65+ in Moorook Southin New Residence +20.1 pts higher in Moorook South gap widening
33.7% 90th pct 13.7% 27th pct
Under 15 in Moorook Southin New Residence +4.8 pts higher in New Residence gap narrowing
12.0% 23rd pct 16.8% 48th pct
De facto in Moorook Southin New Residence +1.6 pts higher in New Residence gap narrowing
15.0% 71st pct 16.7% 78th pct

Age structure

36.7% Older adults (45–64) +4.3 pts ▸ 41.1%
33.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.1 pts 13.7%
13.9% Young adults (25–44) +11.4 pts ▸ 25.3%
12.0% Children (0–14) +4.8 pts ▸ 16.8%
4.2% Youth (15–24) +7.4 pts ▸ 11.6%

Marital status

47.2% Married ◂ +4.5 pts 42.7%
30.3% Never married +2.6 pts ▸ 32.9%
17.6% Divorced ◂ +6.6 pts 11.0%
8.5% Widowed ◂ +2.4 pts 6.1%
2.1% Separated +2.8 pts ▸ 4.9%

Age & sex structure

Moorook South New Residence

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Moorook Southin New Residence +9.8 pts higher in Moorook South gap widening
15.1% 64th pct 5.3% 22nd pct

Country of birth

78.9% Australia +12.7 pts ▸ 91.6%
6.6% England ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% India ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% New Zealand ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% China 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

42.8% Australian +0.4 pts ▸ 43.2%
42.2% English ◂ +1.1 pts 41.1%
14.5% German +17.1 pts ▸ 31.6%
9.6% Irish ◂ +0.2 pts 9.5%
7.8% Scottish +1.6 pts ▸ 9.5%
3.6% Italian ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Dutch ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% Indian ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Moorook Southin New Residence +1.8 pts higher in Moorook South gap narrowing
1.8% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Moorook Southin New Residence even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.0% English only +8.9 pts ▸ 96.8%
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 Moorook Southin New Residence +6.4 pts higher in Moorook South gap narrowing
42.2% 55th pct 35.8% 36th pct

Religious affiliation

43.4% Christianity +11.4 pts ▸ 54.7%
42.2% No religion ◂ +6.4 pts 35.8%
9.0% Not stated +1.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
3.0% Hinduism ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam 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 Moorook Southin New Residence +17.9 pts higher in New Residence gap widening
29.3% 12th pct 47.1% 56th pct
Bachelor+ in Moorook Southin New Residence +0.6 pts higher in Moorook South gap narrowing
9.2% 26th pct 8.5% 24th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Moorook Southin New Residence even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

29.3% Year 12 +17.9 pts ▸ 47.1%
32.7% Year 10 ◂ +6.9 pts 25.7%
17.7% Year 11 +0.9 pts ▸ 18.6%
15.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.1 pts 8.6%

Highest qualification level

45.5% Certificate III / IV +2.0 pts ▸ 47.5%
15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.3 pts ▸ 17.5%
15.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.2 pts 10.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
4.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

4.5% Agriculture & environment +23.0 pts ▸ 27.5%
7.6% Society & culture +7.4 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.6% Management & commerce ◂ +1.1 pts 12.5%
0.0% Architecture & building +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
6.1% Health +3.9 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
9.1% Engineering & related ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Education +1.4 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.1% Information technology ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Moorook Southin New Residence +$317 higher in New Residence gap widening
$622 28th pct $939 76th pct
Household income in Moorook Southin New Residence +$1,252 higher in New Residence gap widening
$1,097 19th pct $2,349 87th pct
Family income in Moorook Southin New Residence +$1,340 higher in New Residence gap widening
$1,202 12th pct $2,542 83rd pct
High earners in Moorook Southin New Residence +11.1 pts higher in New Residence gap widening
3.5% 25th pct 14.6% 78th pct
High-income homes in Moorook Southin New Residence +16.1 pts higher in New Residence gap widening
3.9% 12th pct 20.0% 62nd pct

Household income distribution

51.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.0 pts 23.3%
30.3% $1,500–$2,999 +9.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
26.3% Under $650 ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% $3,000–$3,999 +6.1 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

Personal income distribution

46.5% Under $650 ◂ +2.6 pts 43.9%
41.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.3 pts 29.3%
3.5% $1,500–$2,999 +16.0 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Moorook Southin New Residence +21.3 pts higher in Moorook South
47.6% 100th pct 26.3% 37th pct
Mental health in Moorook Southin New Residence +3.8 pts higher in Moorook South
13.3% 88th pct 9.5% 63rd pct
Needs assistance in Moorook Southin New Residence +3.3 pts higher in Moorook South gap widening
9.6% 88th pct 6.3% 69th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

30.7% Arthritis ◂ +16.0 pts 14.7%
13.3% Mental health ◂ +3.8 pts 9.5%
12.7% Asthma ◂ +1.1 pts 11.6%
9.6% Other condition ◂ +1.2 pts 8.4%
4.8% Lung condition ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Diabetes ◂ +0.5 pts 3.2%
3.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.5 pts 3.2%
3.0% Cancer ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

39.2% None +25.1 pts ▸ 64.2%
28.9% One condition ◂ +11.0 pts 17.9%
10.8% Two conditions ◂ +5.6 pts 5.3%
6.6% Three or more ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Moorook Southin New Residence +4.1 pts higher in New Residence gap widening
23.9% 73rd pct 28.0% 82nd pct
Unpaid carers in Moorook Southin New Residence +6.1 pts higher in Moorook South gap steady
18.3% 87th pct 12.2% 44th pct
Unpaid child care in Moorook Southin New Residence +16.7 pts higher in New Residence gap steady
16.2% 14th pct 32.9% 84th pct
Defence service in Moorook Southin New Residence +2.0 pts higher in Moorook South
2.0% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Moorook Southin New Residence +7.8 pts higher in Moorook South gap widening
31.0% 82nd pct 23.2% 44th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Moorook Southin New Residence +2 larger in Moorook South
5 49th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Moorook Southin New Residence +24 yrs older in New Residence
6 yrs 0th pct 30 yrs 63rd pct
Median income in Moorook Southin New Residence +$476 higher in New Residence
$1,149 86th pct $1,625 91st pct
Household income in Moorook Southin New Residence +$250 higher in New Residence
$1,649 48th pct $1,899 58th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Moorook Southin New Residence +0.6 larger in New Residence gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Moorook Southin New Residence +7.1 pts higher in Moorook South gap widening
16.5% 77th pct 9.5% 42nd pct
Living alone in Moorook Southin New Residence +10.2 pts higher in Moorook South gap narrowing
36.8% 87th pct 26.7% 60th pct

Family composition

65.1% Couples without children ◂ +43.5 pts 21.6%
26.6% Couples with children +35.6 pts ▸ 62.2%
16.5% One-parent families ◂ +7.1 pts 9.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

48.7% 2 people ◂ +5.4 pts 43.3%
36.8% 1 person ◂ +10.2 pts 26.7%
9.2% 3 people +24.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
7.9% 4 people +22.1 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Moorook Southin New Residence +$50 higher in New Residence gap widening
$200 25th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Moorook Southin New Residence +$920 higher in New Residence gap widening
$813 10th pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Moorook Southin New Residence even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Moorook Southin New Residence +18.2 pts higher in New Residence gap widening
18.4% 55th pct 36.7% 86th pct
Owned outright in Moorook Southin New Residence +13.2 pts higher in Moorook South gap widening
56.6% 87th pct 43.3% 56th pct
Separate houses in Moorook Southin New Residence even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Moorook Southin New Residence +30.3 pts higher in New Residence gap widening
69.7% 27th pct 100.0% 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

56.6% Owned outright ◂ +13.2 pts 43.3%
18.4% Rented +18.2 pts ▸ 36.7%
21.1% Owned with a mortgage +5.6 pts ▸ 26.7%
3.9% Not stated ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure 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

60.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.5 pts 50.0%
5.3% 4 bedrooms +38.1 pts ▸ 43.3%
17.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.4 pts 16.7%
3.9% 5 or more +9.4 pts ▸ 13.3%
3.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

64.3% $200–$349 ◂ +9.7 pts 54.5%
21.4% Under $200 ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

93.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +93.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +62.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
18.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Moorook Southin New Residence even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Moorook Southin New Residence +14.5 pts higher in New Residence gap narrowing
5.9% 13th pct 20.4% 61st pct
PT commute in Moorook Southin New Residence even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Moorook Southin New Residence +2 more in Moorook South
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Moorook Southin New Residence +12.05 more in Moorook South
12.05 88th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Moorook Southin New Residence +72.3 more in Moorook South
72.3 65th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Moorook Southin New Residence +2 more in Moorook South
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Moorook Southin New Residence +61 longer in New Residence
25 63rd pct 86 100th pct

How people get to work

67.6% Car (driver) ◂ +6.5 pts 61.1%
5.9% Worked at home +14.5 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Car (passenger) +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
7.4% Walked ◂ +7.4 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

39.2% 2 vehicles +7.5 pts ▸ 46.7%
28.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +15.0 pts 13.3%
13.5% 3 vehicles +6.5 pts ▸ 20.0%
12.2% 4 or more ◂ +2.2 pts 10.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Moorook Southin New Residence +8.9 pts higher in New Residence gap widening
29.0% 43rd pct 37.9% 73rd pct
Recent arrivals in Moorook Southin New Residence
16.0% 80th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Moorook Southin New Residence +4.5 pts higher in Moorook South gap narrowing
4.5% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Moorook Southin New Residence +27.2 pts higher in New Residence gap widening
47.2% 16th pct 74.4% 89th pct
Full-time in Moorook Southin New Residence +5.4 pts higher in Moorook South gap narrowing
64.7% 78th pct 59.3% 56th pct

Industries people work in

23.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +20.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
23.5% Manufacturing ◂ +18.0 pts 5.6%
10.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professional & technical +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Education & training +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
5.9% Construction +1.5 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Other services +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
7.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Retail trade ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.9% Managers +18.4 pts ▸ 46.3%
19.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.3 pts 14.8%
17.6% Labourers ◂ +12.1 pts 5.6%
5.9% Clerical & administrative +10.8 pts ▸ 16.7%
11.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.5 pts 9.3%
4.4% Professionals +3.0 pts ▸ 7.4%
5.9% Community & personal service ◂ +0.3 pts 5.6%
4.4% Sales workers +1.1 pts ▸ 5.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Moorook Southin New Residence +3.6 higher in Moorook South
3.7 76th pct 0.1 41st pct
Types ≤15 min in Moorook Southin New Residence +3.3 more in Moorook South
3.4 75th pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Moorook Southin New Residence even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Moorook Southin New Residence +86.7 pts higher in Moorook South
86.7% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Moorook Southin New Residence +84.2 pts higher in Moorook South
84.2% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Moorook Southin New Residence even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Moorook Southin New Residence +84.2 pts higher in Moorook South
84.2% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Moorook Southin New Residence even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Moorook Southin New Residence +21.1 more in Moorook South
42.2 78th pct 21.1 63rd pct
Intersections/km² in Moorook Southin New Residence +1 higher in Moorook South
1 54th pct 0 30th pct
Mean slope in Moorook Southin New Residence +0.1 pts higher in Moorook South
4.7% 38th pct 4.5% 36th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Moorook South vs New Residence [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40920/moorook-south/vs/SAL41025/new-residence