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Mosquito Hill vs Mount Observation

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Mosquito Hill profile · Mount Observation profile

Mosquito Hill Mount Observation

Mosquito Hill and Mount Observation (SA) are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. The most striking difference is their distance from the city, with Mount Observation (SA) taking far longer to reach at 112 minutes compared to 49 minutes for Mosquito Hill. Mount Observation (SA) also has a much higher number of people per bedroom (1.6) and people per home (3.5), while residents in Mosquito Hill are noticeably older, with a typical age of 45 compared to 39 in Mount Observation (SA).

Both areas are car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. They also share a lack of nearby schools, grocery stores, and health services, and neither has any homes within walking distance of public transport. While they are similar in these ways, Mount Observation (SA) has a slightly higher typical weekly household income of $2,250 compared to $2,024 in Mosquito Hill.

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Where they differ most

People / bedroom: 0.90 higher in Mount Observation Population: 127 larger in Mosquito Hill Median age: 6 yrs older in Mosquito Hill Household size: 0.9 larger in Mount Observation Mortgage: $383 higher in Mount Observation

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +127 larger in Mosquito Hill gap widening
137 46th pct 10 7th pct
Median age in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +6 yrs older in Mosquito Hill gap narrowing
45 yrs 50th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
First Nations in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
20.4% 58th pct —
Under 15 in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
24.1% 87th pct —
De facto in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
11.8% 47th pct —

Age structure

17.5% Young adults (25–44) +22.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
37.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +37.2 pts 0.0%
24.1% Children (0–14) +5.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
20.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
5.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

60.9% Married +19.1 pts ▸ 80.0%
20.0% Never married ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
15.5% Divorced ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Mosquito Hill Mount Observation

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
4.4% 19th pct —

Country of birth

86.1% Australia ◂ +46.1 pts 40.0%
3.6% New Zealand ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.2% England ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 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

46.7% English ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%
39.4% Australian ◂ +9.4 pts 30.0%
9.5% Scottish +20.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
16.1% Irish ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
6.6% German ◂ +6.6 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

91.2% English only +8.8 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 Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
50.4% 80th pct —

Religious affiliation

50.4% No religion ◂ +10.4 pts 40.0%
8.0% Not stated +42.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
41.6% Christianity ◂ +41.6 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 Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
52.8% 68th pct —
Bachelor+ in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
20.9% 70th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

52.8% Year 12 ◂ +52.8 pts 0.0%
13.9% Year 11 ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
13.9% Year 10 ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
2.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

39.5% Certificate III / IV +35.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
26.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
14.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
3.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

9.2% Management & commerce +65.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
18.4% Education ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
17.1% Engineering & related ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
15.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
13.2% Health ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
9.2% Architecture & building ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
7.9% Society & culture ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +$118 higher in Mount Observation gap widening
$1,007 83rd pct $1,125 88th pct
Household income in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +$226 higher in Mount Observation
$2,024 76th pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +$50 higher in Mount Observation
$2,200 69th pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
9.1% 56th pct —
High-income homes in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
12.5% 39th pct —

Household income distribution

33.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
25.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
12.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.4% Under $650 ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

37.3% Under $650 ◂ +37.3 pts 0.0%
31.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
20.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
19.0% 12th pct —
Mental health in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
2.2% 12th pct —
Needs assistance in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
3.6% 38th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

8.0% Arthritis ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
5.8% Other condition ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.4% Heart disease ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% Asthma ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.9% Cancer ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Diabetes ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Lung condition ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Mental health ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Stroke ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.4% None +23.6 pts ▸ 90.0%
13.9% One condition ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
3.6% Two conditions ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.2% Three or more ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
22.7% 69th pct —
Unpaid carers in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
7.3% 13th pct —
Unpaid child care in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
28.2% 65th pct —
Defence service in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
2.8% 52nd pct —
Housework 15h+ in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
28.2% 72nd pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +0.9 larger in Mount Observation gap widening
2.6 57th pct 3.5 95th pct
One-parent in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
0.0% 0th pct —
Living alone in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
16.7% 25th pct —

Family composition

62.8% Couples with children +12.2 pts ▸ 75.0%
31.0% Couples without children ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% 1 person ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% 4 people ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% 5 people ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
10.4% 3 people ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
$225 32nd pct —
Mortgage in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +$383 higher in Mount Observation
$2,000 72nd pct $2,383 86th pct
People / bedroom in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +0.90 higher in Mount Observation
0.70 14th pct 1.60 100th pct
Renting in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
6.3% 14th pct —
Owned outright in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
37.5% 39th pct —
Separate houses in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
91.7% 36th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
89.6% 77th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

37.5% Owned outright ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
37.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% Rented ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Other tenure ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

91.7% Separate house +8.3 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

52.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +52.1 pts 0.0%
37.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
26.0% 74th pct —
PT commute in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +63 longer in Mount Observation
49 38th pct 112 76th pct

How people get to work

64.4% Car (driver) ◂ +14.4 pts 50.0%
26.0% Worked at home ◂ +26.0 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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.5% 2 vehicles +62.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
29.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
14.6% 4 or more ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
34.1% 61st pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
72.7% 87th pct —
Full-time in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation
56.2% 39th pct —

Industries people work in

17.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
13.7% Retail trade ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
12.3% Education & training ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
11.0% Construction ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
11.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
6.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.5% Other services ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.1% Administrative & support ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.8% Managers +32.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.1% Professionals ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
12.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
12.3% Community & personal service ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
12.3% Sales workers ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
11.0% Labourers ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
5.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0.1 36th pct 0.1 34th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0.1 37th pct 0.1 34th pct
15-min city in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +2.0 pts higher in Mosquito Hill
7.9% 46th pct 5.9% 45th pct
Walk to health in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +14.6 more in Mosquito Hill
14.6 53rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation even
0 37th pct 0 17th pct
Mean slope in Mosquito Hillin Mount Observation +7.3 pts higher in Mount Observation
8.4% 73rd pct 15.7% 93rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mosquito Hill vs Mount Observation [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40930/mosquito-hill/vs/SAL40958/mount-observation