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Netherton vs Sherlock

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 27 km apart · Netherton profile · Sherlock profile

Netherton Sherlock

Sherlock (SA) and Netherton are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Sherlock (SA) is far older, with a typical resident aged 58 and 40.0% of the population aged 65 and over, compared to 11.1% in Netherton. Netherton is generally wealthier, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,062, which is well higher than the $695 in Sherlock (SA). While Sherlock (SA) has more public transport stops and amenities within walking distance, Netherton has a higher proportion of adults working or looking for work at 90.3%.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very small and largely non-residential. They share several characteristics, including the same typical weekly rent of $100 and a total lack of people using languages other than English at home. They also both have no residents who speak little or no English, and neither area has any one-parent families.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Nethertonin Sherlock +34 larger in Sherlock gap steady
36 22nd pct 70 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 40
  • First area, 2021: 36
  • Second area, 2016: 72
  • Second area, 2021: 70
Median age in Nethertonin Sherlock +11 yrs older in Sherlock gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 58 yrs
First Nations in Nethertonin Sherlock even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Nethertonin Sherlock +28.9 pts higher in Sherlock gap widening
11.1% 19th pct 40.0% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
Under 15 in Nethertonin Sherlock +6.2 pts higher in Sherlock gap widening
16.7% 47th pct 22.9% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%
De facto in Nethertonin Sherlock +13.0 pts higher in Sherlock gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 13.0% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%

Age structure

11.1% Seniors (65+) +28.9 pts ▸ 40.0%
38.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.9 pts 30.0%
16.7% Children (0–14) +6.2 pts ▸ 22.9%
11.1% Young adults (25–44) +7.5 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%

Marital status

77.4% Married ◂ +21.9 pts 55.6%
9.7% Never married +9.4 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Divorced +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Widowed +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Netherton Sherlock

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

  • 85+ in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Sherlock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Sherlock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Sherlock: 12.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 11.1% females; 70–74 in Sherlock: 10.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Sherlock: 0.0% males, 10.9% females
  • 60–64 in Netherton: 18.5% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Sherlock: 9.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Sherlock: 5.5% males, 5.5% females
  • 50–54 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 11.1% females; 50–54 in Sherlock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Sherlock: 7.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Sherlock: 5.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Sherlock: 7.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Sherlock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Netherton: 22.2% males, 22.2% females; 25–29 in Sherlock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Sherlock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Sherlock: 9.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Sherlock: 9.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 14.8% females; 5–9 in Sherlock: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Netherton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Sherlock: 7.3% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Nethertonin Sherlock +8.3 pts higher in Netherton gap widening
8.3% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

91.7% Australia +6.9 pts ▸ 98.6%
0.0% England even 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

50.0% Australian +10.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
55.6% English ◂ +11.3 pts 44.3%
0.0% Scottish +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
13.9% German ◂ +3.9 pts 10.0%
8.3% Italian ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Nethertonin Sherlock even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Nethertonin Sherlock even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

97.2% English only ◂ +0.1 pts 97.1%
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 Nethertonin Sherlock +16.8 pts higher in Netherton gap narrowing
61.1% 95th pct 44.3% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 61.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.3%

Religious affiliation

61.1% No religion ◂ +16.8 pts 44.3%
55.6% Christianity ◂ +2.7 pts 52.9%
0.0% Not stated +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
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 Nethertonin Sherlock +17.4 pts higher in Netherton gap widening
45.2% 50th pct 27.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.8%
Bachelor+ in Nethertonin Sherlock +8.2 pts higher in Netherton gap narrowing
16.1% 56th pct 7.9% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%
Schools ≤3 km in Nethertonin Sherlock even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

45.2% Year 12 ◂ +17.4 pts 27.8%
25.8% Year 11 +5.7 pts ▸ 31.5%
22.6% Year 9 or below +8.9 pts ▸ 31.5%
12.9% Year 10 ◂ +3.6 pts 9.3%

Highest qualification level

36.4% Certificate III / IV +5.6 pts ▸ 41.9%
22.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.6 pts 16.1%
22.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.8 pts 12.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

27.3% Health ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
18.2% Agriculture & environment +7.6 pts ▸ 25.8%
22.7% Engineering & related ◂ +6.6 pts 16.1%
18.2% Society & culture +4.4 pts ▸ 22.6%
13.6% Education ◂ +0.7 pts 12.9%
0.0% Management & commerce +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Nethertonin Sherlock +$367 higher in Netherton gap widening
$1,062 86th pct $695 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: $619
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $519
  • Second area, 2021: $695
Household income in Nethertonin Sherlock +$166 higher in Netherton gap widening
$1,374 38th pct $1,208 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2016: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,208
Family income in Nethertonin Sherlock +$775 higher in Netherton gap widening
$2,249 71st pct $1,474 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $2,249
  • Second area, 2016: $1,166
  • Second area, 2021: $1,474
High earners in Nethertonin Sherlock +3.4 pts higher in Netherton gap narrowing
12.9% 73rd pct 9.5% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
High-income homes in Nethertonin Sherlock
25.8% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.8%

Household income distribution

23.1% $650–$1,499 +12.4 pts ▸ 35.5%
0.0% Under $650 +29.0 pts ▸ 29.0%
23.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.4 pts 9.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%

Personal income distribution

54.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +39.0 pts 15.9%
25.8% Under $650 +7.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
19.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.5 pts 15.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Nethertonin Sherlock +0.6 pts higher in Netherton
27.8% 45th pct 27.1% 41st pct
Mental health in Nethertonin Sherlock +8.6 pts higher in Sherlock
0.0% 0th pct 8.6% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Nethertonin Sherlock even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

25.0% Other condition ◂ +15.0 pts 10.0%
0.0% Mental health +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Asthma +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Stroke +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Arthritis +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Cancer +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Diabetes +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.2% None ◂ +5.1 pts 67.1%
8.3% One condition +6.0 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.3% Two conditions ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Nethertonin Sherlock +10.2 pts higher in Netherton gap widening
45.2% 98th pct 34.9% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 65.7%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.9%
Unpaid carers in Nethertonin Sherlock +20.6 pts higher in Sherlock gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.6% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.6%
Unpaid child care in Nethertonin Sherlock +10.1 pts higher in Netherton gap widening
35.5% 88th pct 25.4% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.4%
  • First area, 2021: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%
Defence service in Nethertonin Sherlock +7.0 pts higher in Sherlock
0.0% 0th pct 7.0% 89th pct
Housework 15h+ in Nethertonin Sherlock +3.8 pts higher in Netherton gap narrowing
41.9% 97th pct 38.1% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Nethertonin Sherlock even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Nethertonin Sherlock +0.5 larger in Netherton gap widening
2.8 76th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Nethertonin Sherlock even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
35.5% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.5%

Family composition

66.7% Couples without children ◂ +24.3 pts 42.4%
57.6% Couples with children +3.4 pts ▸ 61.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

23.1% 2 people +15.6 pts ▸ 38.7%
30.8% 1 person +4.7 pts ▸ 35.5%
23.1% 3 people ◂ +13.4 pts 9.7%
23.1% 6 or more ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$100 6th pct $100 6th pct
$433 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $600
  • Second area, 2021: $433
People / bedroom in Nethertonin Sherlock even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
16.1% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%
Owned outright in Nethertonin Sherlock
61.3% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.3%
Separate houses in Nethertonin Sherlock
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
87.1% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 85.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 87.1%

How homes are owned or rented

23.1% Owned outright +38.2 pts ▸ 61.3%
23.1% Rented ◂ +6.9 pts 16.1%
23.1% Other tenure ◂ +13.4 pts 9.7%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% Not stated 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

61.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +16.4 pts 45.2%
23.1% 3 bedrooms +18.9 pts ▸ 41.9%
23.1% 2 bedrooms +15.6 pts ▸ 38.7%
0.0% 1 bedroom +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% Under $200 ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Nethertonin Sherlock +4.2 pts higher in Netherton gap narrowing
32.1% 84th pct 27.9% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 61.9%
  • First area, 2021: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
PT commute in Nethertonin Sherlock even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Nethertonin Sherlock +4 more in Sherlock
0 0th pct 4 73rd pct
Stops/1k in Nethertonin Sherlock +57.14 more in Sherlock
0.00 0th pct 57.14 100th pct
Departures/1k in Nethertonin Sherlock +342.9 more in Sherlock
0.0 0th pct 342.9 75th pct
PT routes in Nethertonin Sherlock +2 more in Sherlock
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
16 54th pct
Drive to city in Nethertonin Sherlock +49 longer in Netherton
130 86th pct 81 57th pct

How people get to work

32.1% Car (driver) +7.4 pts ▸ 39.5%
32.1% Worked at home ◂ +4.2 pts 27.9%
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

61.5% 4 or more ◂ +19.6 pts 41.9%
46.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +36.5 pts 9.7%
30.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.7 pts 29.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Nethertonin Sherlock +3.9 pts higher in Netherton gap narrowing
11.1% 5th pct 7.2% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Nethertonin Sherlock even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Nethertonin Sherlock +22.1 pts higher in Netherton gap widening
90.3% 100th pct 68.3% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 77.1%
  • First area, 2021: 90.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.3%
Full-time in Nethertonin Sherlock +17.8 pts higher in Netherton gap widening
64.3% 76th pct 46.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 85.7%
  • First area, 2021: 64.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 82.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.5%

Industries people work in

75.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +12.2 pts 62.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
10.7% Education & training ◂ +3.7 pts 7.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

42.9% Managers +3.7 pts ▸ 46.5%
25.0% Labourers ◂ +15.7 pts 9.3%
14.3% Professionals ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
10.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.4 pts 9.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Nethertonin Sherlock +0.7 higher in Sherlock
0.1 36th pct 0.8 58th pct
Types ≤15 min in Nethertonin Sherlock +0.7 more in Sherlock
0.1 41st pct 0.8 57th pct
15-min city in Nethertonin Sherlock even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Nethertonin Sherlock even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Nethertonin Sherlock +35.7 pts higher in Sherlock
0.0% 0th pct 35.7% 69th pct
Walk to school in Nethertonin Sherlock even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Nethertonin Sherlock +3.6 pts higher in Sherlock
0.0% 0th pct 3.6% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Nethertonin Sherlock even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Nethertonin Sherlock +86.5 more in Sherlock
27.8 71st pct 114.3 88th pct
Intersections/km² in Nethertonin Sherlock even
0 14th pct 0 18th pct
Mean slope in Nethertonin Sherlock +0.2 pts higher in Netherton
2.5% 4th pct 2.3% 1st pct

Compare Netherton with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Netherton vs Sherlock [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41022/netherton/vs/SAL41340/sherlock