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Mount Barker Junction vs Nairne

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.3 km apart · Mount Barker Junction profile · Nairne profile

Mount Barker Junction Nairne

Nairne and Mount Barker Junction are neighbours in South Australia, but they differ greatly in scale and layout. Nairne is a larger residential area where the walkability score is 4.5 (somewhat walkable), and it has a high number of people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. In contrast, Mount Barker Junction is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There is also a stark contrast in wealth; the typical household income in Mount Barker Junction is $3,999 per week, which is far higher than the $1,776 seen in Nairne.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their general location, with both sitting about 30 minutes from the city. They also share a similar terrain slope of around 7%. While they are close to each other, their everyday experiences differ, as Nairne has far more public transport stops and a much larger number of schools within 3 km.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +5,319 larger in Nairne gap steady
8 6th pct 5,327 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4
  • First area, 2021: 8
  • Second area, 2011: 4,417
  • Second area, 2016: 5,042
  • Second area, 2021: 5,327
Median age in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +3 yrs older in Mount Barker Junction gap steady
39 yrs 26th pct 36 yrs 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 36 yrs
— 1.2% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.2%
— 13.1% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%
— 21.9% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.9%
— 14.3% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +27.6 pts ▸ 27.6%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +25.7 pts ▸ 25.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) +21.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%

Marital status

60.0% Married ◂ +11.4 pts 48.6%
0.0% Never married +34.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% Divorced +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Separated +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Widowed +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 12.3% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +17.3 pts 82.7%
0.0% England +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% South Africa +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Philippines +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% India +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

87.5% English ◂ +41.6 pts 45.9%
50.0% Australian ◂ +5.4 pts 44.6%
37.5% German ◂ +26.6 pts 10.9%
0.0% Scottish +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Irish +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Dutch +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Italian +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Greek +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Chinese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Indian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Language

— 3.5% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%
— 0.2% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.2%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +8.1 pts 91.9%
0.0% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

— 59.4% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.4%

Religious affiliation

112.5% No religion ◂ +53.1 pts 59.4%
0.0% Christianity +32.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% Not stated +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Buddhism +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Islam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

— 57.3% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 48.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.3%
— 21.3% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%
— 0.86 5th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +2 more in Nairne
1 43rd pct 3 67th pct
Avg size in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +258 larger in Nairne
336 52nd pct 594 83rd pct
ICSEA in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +3 higher in Nairne
1,036 74th pct 1,039 75th pct

Highest year of school

100.0% Year 12 ◂ +42.7 pts 57.3%
0.0% Year 11 +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% Year 10 +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Highest qualification level

60.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +43.5 pts 16.5%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +35.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Society & culture +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Engineering & related +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Health +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Education +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Creative arts +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Information technology +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Income

Personal income in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +$640 higher in Mount Barker Junction gap widening
$1,499 98th pct $859 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: $762
  • First area, 2021: $1,499
  • Second area, 2011: $639
  • Second area, 2016: $702
  • Second area, 2021: $859
Household income in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +$2,223 higher in Mount Barker Junction
$3,999 100th pct $1,776 64th pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,999
  • Second area, 2011: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $1,446
  • Second area, 2021: $1,776
Family income in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +$1,922 higher in Mount Barker Junction
$3,999 100th pct $2,077 62nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,999
  • Second area, 2011: $1,497
  • Second area, 2016: $1,676
  • Second area, 2021: $2,077
— 9.1% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
— 16.2% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +37.3 pts ▸ 37.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Under $650 +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

Personal income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +37.4 pts ▸ 37.4%
0.0% Under $650 +36.7 pts ▸ 36.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Health & Disability

— 29.3% 52nd pct
— 11.2% 78th pct
— 4.3% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Asthma +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Other condition +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Arthritis +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Diabetes +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Heart disease +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Cancer +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Lung condition +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

100.0% None ◂ +35.8 pts 64.2%
0.0% One condition +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% Two conditions +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Three or more +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Community Participation

— 21.5% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.5%
— 13.7% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.7%
— 33.0% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.0%
— 4.3% 74th pct
— 24.5% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +63 larger in Nairne
0 0th pct 63 80th pct
— 25 yrs 46th pct
— 59.5% 86th pct
— 15.6% 73rd pct
— $875 72nd pct
— $1,696 50th pct
Indigenous language in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +0.7 larger in Mount Barker Junction
3.3 91st pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
— 14.1% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%
— 20.7% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%

Family composition

75.0% Couples without children ◂ +50.7 pts 24.3%
50.0% Couples with children +11.0 pts ▸ 61.0%
0.0% One-parent families +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Other families +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Household size

75.0% 4 people ◂ +56.8 pts 18.2%
0.0% 2 people +34.5 pts ▸ 34.5%
0.0% 1 person +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% 3 people +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% 5 people +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% 6 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

— $350 71st pct
  • Second area, 2011: $260
  • Second area, 2016: $310
  • Second area, 2021: $350
Mortgage in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +$300 higher in Nairne
$1,200 24th pct $1,500 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,200
  • Second area, 2011: $1,625
  • Second area, 2016: $1,517
  • Second area, 2021: $1,500
People / bedroom in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +0.20 higher in Mount Barker Junction
1.00 89th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 20.7% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%
— 24.6% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.6%
— 98.0% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 94.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 98.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 98.0%
— 89.9% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 86.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 89.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.9%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned with a mortgage +53.2 pts ▸ 53.2%
0.0% Owned outright +24.6 pts ▸ 24.6%
0.0% Rented +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Other tenure +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Not stated +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.0 pts 98.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +51.0 pts ▸ 51.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +35.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% 5 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 1.8% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%
— 11.1% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
— 2.1% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1%
PT stops in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +21 more in Nairne
0 0th pct 21 86th pct
Stops/1k in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +3.94 more in Nairne
0.00 0th pct 3.94 73rd pct
Departures/1k in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +414.1 more in Nairne
0.0 0th pct 414.1 77th pct
PT routes in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +6 more in Nairne
0 0th pct 6 86th pct
Stop walk in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +30 longer in Mount Barker Junction
33 69th pct 3 21st pct
Drive to city in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +4 longer in Mount Barker Junction
33 29th pct 29 25th pct
Reach 30 min in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +5,327 more in Nairne
0 0th pct 5,327 51st pct
Reach 45 min in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +5,327 more in Nairne
0 0th pct 5,327 35th pct

How people get to work

140.0% Car (driver) ◂ +74.6 pts 65.4%
0.0% Worked at home +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Bus +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Walked +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

75.0% 4 or more ◂ +66.4 pts 8.6%
0.0% 2 vehicles +44.8 pts ▸ 44.8%
0.0% 1 vehicle +29.0 pts ▸ 29.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% No vehicle +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Migration & Movement

— 35.8% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 44.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.8%
— 3.7% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%

Jobs & Industry

— 3.7% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%
— 71.2% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 73.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.2%
— 55.4% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.4%

Industries people work in

0.0% Health care & social assistance +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Retail trade +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Education & training +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Construction +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Other services +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Professionals +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.8 pts ▸ 16.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Managers +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Labourers +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Sales workers +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Crime & Safety

— 1,295 11th pct
— 469 31st pct
— 19 8th pct
— 169 11th pct
— 131 0th pct
— 94 21st pct
Property damage/100k in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne
— 282 12th pct
— -10.4% 45th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +4.4 higher in Nairne
0.0 32nd pct 4.5 80th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +4.2 more in Nairne
0.0 0th pct 4.2 78th pct
15-min city in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +43.1 pts higher in Nairne
0.0% 0th pct 43.1% 78th pct
Walk to shops in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +44.8 pts higher in Nairne
0.0% 0th pct 44.8% 78th pct
Walk to transit in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +86.0 pts higher in Nairne
0.0% 0th pct 86.0% 83rd pct
Walk to school in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +46.2 pts higher in Nairne
0.0% 0th pct 46.2% 74th pct
Walk to a park in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +92.3 pts higher in Nairne
0.0% 0th pct 92.3% 81st pct
Walk to health in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +13.4 pts higher in Nairne
0.0% 0th pct 13.4% 75th pct
Amenities/1k in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +10.3 more in Nairne
0.0 0th pct 10.3 42nd pct
Intersections/km² in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +11 higher in Nairne
0 0th pct 11 72nd pct
Mean slope in Mount Barker Junctionin Nairne +0.4 pts higher in Nairne
7.1% 63rd pct 7.5% 67th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mount Barker Junction vs Nairne [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40933/mount-barker-junction/vs/SAL41005/nairne