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Olympic Dam vs Parakylia

Name: Olympic Dam vs Parakylia — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 111 km apart · Olympic Dam profile · Parakylia profile

Olympic Dam Parakylia

Olympic Dam and Parakylia are both sparsely populated areas of South Australia, though they differ sharply in age and wealth. Residents in Parakylia are far older, with a typical age of 60 compared to 36 in Olympic Dam. There is also a significant gap in earnings; typical weekly personal income in Olympic Dam is far higher at $2,212, while in Parakylia it is $612. Olympic Dam has more infrastructure, including two schools, whereas Parakylia has none.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with walkability scores of 0.1 and 0.0. This shared reliance on vehicles is consistent across the region, and neither area has any homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport. While Olympic Dam has more people and higher incomes, both places remain very isolated relative to the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 24 yrs older in Parakylia Population: 302 larger in Olympic Dam Personal income: $1,600 higher in Olympic Dam Household size: 0.7 larger in Parakylia Household income: $500 higher in Olympic Dam

Demographics & Identity

Population in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +302 larger in Olympic Dam

308 59th pct 6 4th pct

Median age in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +24 yrs older in Parakylia

36 yrs 17th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct

Age structure

30.2% Older adults (45–64) +53.1 pts ▸ 83.3%

57.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%

11.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

2.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

53.3% Never married ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%

34.9% Married +15.1 pts ▸ 50.0%

8.2% Divorced ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

46.8% Australia +36.6 pts ▸ 83.3%

4.5% Philippines ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

2.9% England ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

1.3% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.0% India ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% China 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

19.5% Australian +63.9 pts ▸ 83.3%

26.9% English ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%

6.8% Irish ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

5.5% German ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.9% Filipino ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.2% Scottish ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.2% Italian ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.3% Indian ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.0% Dutch ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

52.6% English only +47.4 pts ▸ 100.0%

3.9% Tagalog ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

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%

Religion

Religious affiliation

26.0% Christianity +57.4 pts ▸ 83.3%

35.7% No religion +14.3 pts ▸ 50.0%

34.7% Not stated ◂ +34.7 pts 0.0%

2.3% Hinduism ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.6% Islam ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.3% Other religions ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.0% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +2 more in Olympic Dam

2 62nd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

346 53rd pct —

ICSEA in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

937 21st pct —

Highest year of school

16.5% Year 11 +50.2 pts ▸ 66.7%

36.3% Year 12 ◂ +36.3 pts 0.0%

11.9% Year 10 ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%

3.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

31.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%

12.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

3.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

2.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

26.2% Engineering & related ◂ +26.2 pts 0.0%

5.6% Architecture & building ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

4.4% Management & commerce ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

3.6% Society & culture ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

3.2% Health ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.4% Education ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +$1,600 higher in Olympic Dam

$2,212 100th pct $612 26th pct

Household income in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +$500 higher in Olympic Dam

$1,625 56th pct $1,125 21st pct

Family income in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

— $2,124 64th pct

Personal income distribution

3.9% Under $650 +79.4 pts ▸ 83.3%

36.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +36.2 pts 0.0%

15.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%

10.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

5.5% Asthma ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

2.6% Arthritis ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

2.3% Diabetes ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.3% Other condition ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.9% Heart disease ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.9% Mental health ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Cancer even 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.3% None +47.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

9.7% One condition ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

1.6% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.0% Two conditions ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +10 larger in Olympic Dam

10 59th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

31 yrs 66th pct —

Median income in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

$2,250 99th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +0.7 larger in Parakylia

1.0 0th pct 1.7 6th pct

Housing & Dwellings

People / bedroom in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

— 0.50 0th pct

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Olympic Dam in Parakylia even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Olympic Dam in Parakylia even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Olympic Dam in Parakylia even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Olympic Dam in Parakylia even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

1.5% Worked at home +81.8 pts ▸ 83.3%

31.8% Car (driver) ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%

31.3% Bus ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%

10.3% Walked ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

7.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +83.3 pts ▸ 83.3%

54.9% Mining ◂ +54.9 pts 0.0%

20.5% Construction ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%

6.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

2.6% Administrative & support ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

2.1% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

2.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.5% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%

0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

7.7% Managers +59.0 pts ▸ 66.7%

31.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%

26.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%

17.4% Labourers ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

12.3% Professionals ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

2.6% Community & personal service ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

4,870 65th pct —

Assault/100k in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

974 64th pct —

Theft/100k in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

1,623 65th pct —

Vehicle theft/100k in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

1,299 100th pct —

Property damage/100k in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

649 46th pct —

5-yr change in Olympic Dam in Parakylia

36.4% 79th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +0.1 higher in Olympic Dam

0.1 39th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +0.1 more in Olympic Dam

0.1 41st pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +2.0 pts higher in Olympic Dam

2.0% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +1.0 pts higher in Olympic Dam

1.0% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Olympic Dam in Parakylia even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +3.0 pts higher in Olympic Dam

3.0% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +2.0 pts higher in Olympic Dam

2.0% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +2.0 pts higher in Olympic Dam

2.0% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +166.7 more in Parakylia

0.0 0th pct 166.7 90th pct

Intersections/km² in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +2 higher in Olympic Dam

2 58th pct 0 10th pct

Mean slope in Olympic Dam in Parakylia +0.1 pts higher in Parakylia

3.2% 16th pct 3.3% 17th pct

Compare Olympic Dam with nearby areas

Roxby Downs Andamooka Stuarts Creek Woomera Arcoona Andamooka Station Pimba Island Lagoon

Compare Parakylia with nearby areas

Glendambo Kingoonya Andamooka Station Wilgena Wirraminna Lake Gairdner Olympic Dam Roxby Downs

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Olympic Dam vs Parakylia [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41074/olympic-dam/vs/SAL41104/parakylia

Where they differ most

👥 Demographics & Identity

Age structure

Marital status

🌏 Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

Ancestry

💬 Language

Language used at home

🕊️ Religion