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Mount Observation vs Nangkita

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.0 km apart · Mount Observation profile · Nangkita profile

Mount Observation Nangkita

Nangkita and Mount Observation (SA) are neighbouring areas in South Australia, but they differ significantly in scale and wealth. Nangkita is a residential area with 242 people, while Mount Observation (SA) is sparsely populated with only 10 residents. Those in Mount Observation (SA) earn much more, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,125 compared to $684 in Nangkita. Mount Observation (SA) also has more people per home, with 3.5 people per household compared to 2.7 in Nangkita, and typical monthly home-loan payments are well higher at $2,383.

Everyday life in both places is heavily reliant on cars, as both are car-dependent. Neither area has any public transport routes or stops, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. Nangkita is more accessible, with a typical drive time to the city of 49 minutes compared to 112 minutes for Mount Observation (SA). Residents in Nangkita are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 45 compared to 39 in Mount Observation (SA).

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Where they differ most

Population: 232 larger in Nangkita Personal income: $441 higher in Mount Observation People / bedroom: 0.70 higher in Mount Observation Median age: 6 yrs older in Nangkita Household income: $667 higher in Mount Observation

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mount Observationin Nangkita +232 larger in Nangkita gap widening
10 7th pct 242 57th pct
Median age in Mount Observationin Nangkita +6 yrs older in Nangkita gap steady
39 yrs 26th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 20.2% 57th pct
Under 15 in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 16.1% 43rd pct
De facto in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 15.0% 71st pct

Age structure

40.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.2 pts 17.8%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +32.2 pts ▸ 32.2%
30.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +13.9 pts 16.1%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +20.2 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%

Marital status

80.0% Married ◂ +28.5 pts 51.5%
0.0% Never married +31.5 pts ▸ 31.5%
0.0% Divorced +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Separated +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Widowed +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Mount Observation Nangkita

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 15.7% 67th pct

Country of birth

40.0% Australia +36.0 pts ▸ 76.0%
0.0% England +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Philippines +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% China +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

0.0% English +47.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
30.0% Australian +8.8 pts ▸ 38.8%
30.0% Scottish ◂ +20.1 pts 9.9%
0.0% Irish +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% German +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Italian +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Chinese +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Dutch +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Filipino +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 2.9% 45th pct
Limited English in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +11.2 pts 88.8%
0.0% Mandarin +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
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 Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 52.9% 86th pct

Religious affiliation

40.0% No religion +12.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
50.0% Not stated ◂ +42.1 pts 7.9%
0.0% Christianity +37.2 pts ▸ 37.2%
0.0% Buddhism +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 55.0% 72nd pct
Bachelor+ in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 16.5% 57th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mount Observationin Nangkita +1 more in Nangkita
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 469 68th pct
ICSEA in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 987 48th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +55.0 pts ▸ 55.0%
0.0% Year 11 +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Year 10 +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Highest qualification level

75.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +36.9 pts 38.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

75.0% Management & commerce ◂ +64.6 pts 10.4%
0.0% Engineering & related +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Health +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Society & culture +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Education +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Creative arts +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Mount Observationin Nangkita +$441 higher in Mount Observation gap widening
$1,125 88th pct $684 38th pct
Household income in Mount Observationin Nangkita +$667 higher in Mount Observation
$2,250 86th pct $1,583 53rd pct
Family income in Mount Observationin Nangkita +$375 higher in Mount Observation
$2,250 71st pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 11.0% 65th pct
High-income homes in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 16.9% 53rd pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +34.9 pts ▸ 34.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% Under $650 +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +32.0 pts ▸ 32.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 27.7% 44th pct
Mental health in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 7.0% 39th pct
Needs assistance in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 6.2% 67th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Other condition +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Mental health +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Asthma +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Cancer +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Heart disease +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Diabetes +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Lung condition +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Stroke +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

90.0% None ◂ +26.0 pts 64.0%
0.0% One condition +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Two conditions +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Three or more +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 21.0% 63rd pct
Unpaid carers in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 24.0% 96th pct
Unpaid child care in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 31.0% 77th pct
Defence service in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 1.5% 37th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 31.0% 82nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Mount Observationin Nangkita even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 10 yrs 4th pct
Household income in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mount Observationin Nangkita +0.8 larger in Mount Observation gap widening
3.5 95th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 5.6% 24th pct
Living alone in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 21.7% 43rd pct

Family composition

75.0% Couples with children ◂ +14.4 pts 60.6%
0.0% Couples without children +33.9 pts ▸ 33.9%
0.0% One-parent families +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Other families +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +41.0 pts ▸ 41.0%
0.0% 1 person +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% 4 people +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% 3 people +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% 5 people +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Mount Observationin Nangkita +$583 higher in Mount Observation
$2,383 86th pct $1,800 61st pct
People / bedroom in Mount Observationin Nangkita +0.70 higher in Mount Observation
1.60 100th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 41.0% 49th pct
Separate houses in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 98.8% 62nd pct
3+ bedrooms in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 74.7% 38th pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned with a mortgage +42.2 pts ▸ 42.2%
0.0% Owned outright +41.0 pts ▸ 41.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +1.2 pts 98.8%
0.0% Other dwelling +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +34.9 pts ▸ 34.9%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +32.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% 5 or more +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% 1 bedroom +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 15.0% 45th pct
PT commute in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Mount Observationin Nangkita even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Mount Observationin Nangkita even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Mount Observationin Nangkita even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Mount Observationin Nangkita even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 77 95th pct
Drive to city in Mount Observationin Nangkita +63 longer in Mount Observation
112 76th pct 49 38th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Car (driver) +14.6 pts ▸ 64.6%
0.0% Worked at home +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
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

100.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +71.8 pts 28.2%
0.0% 3 vehicles +28.2 pts ▸ 28.2%
0.0% 4 or more +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% 1 vehicle +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 35.4% 66th pct
Recent arrivals in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 5.0% 70th pct
Participation in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 59.5% 46th pct
Full-time in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 59.3% 57th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Construction +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Retail trade +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Education & training +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Other services +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Finance & insurance +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Mining +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Rental & real estate +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Managers ◂ +31.4 pts 18.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Labourers +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Professionals +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Sales workers +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 1,240 10th pct
Assault/100k in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 413 26th pct
Burglary/100k in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 413 43rd pct
Property damage/100k in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 413 26th pct
5-yr change in Mount Observationin Nangkita
— 0.0% 57th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Mount Observationin Nangkita +0.3 higher in Nangkita
0.1 34th pct 0.4 49th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mount Observationin Nangkita +0.3 more in Nangkita
0.1 34th pct 0.4 49th pct
15-min city in Mount Observationin Nangkita even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Mount Observationin Nangkita even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Mount Observationin Nangkita even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Mount Observationin Nangkita even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Mount Observationin Nangkita +34.9 pts higher in Nangkita
5.9% 45th pct 40.7% 61st pct
Walk to health in Mount Observationin Nangkita even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Mount Observationin Nangkita +20.7 more in Nangkita
0.0 0th pct 20.7 62nd pct
Intersections/km² in Mount Observationin Nangkita +1 higher in Nangkita
0 17th pct 1 50th pct
Mean slope in Mount Observationin Nangkita +7.9 pts higher in Mount Observation
15.7% 93rd pct 7.8% 69th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mount Observation vs Nangkita [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40958/mount-observation/vs/SAL41007/nangkita