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Parsons Beach vs Port Victoria

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 26 km apart · Parsons Beach profile · Port Victoria profile

Parsons Beach Port Victoria

Port Victoria and Parsons Beach are two small coastal areas on the Yorke Peninsula. Port Victoria is the larger of the two, with 397 residents compared to just 19 in Parsons Beach. Port Victoria has a more developed layout for daily needs, with 42.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a far higher number of public transport stops. In contrast, Parsons Beach is sparsely populated and more isolated, though typical weekly incomes there are well higher, with the usual personal income at $725 compared to $535 in Port Victoria.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to basic local services, as neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services. This shared lack of local infrastructure is reflected in their walkability scores, as both are car-dependent. While both have older populations compared to the national figure, residents in Parsons Beach are noticeably older, with a typical age of 66 compared to 60 in Port Victoria.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +378 larger in Port Victoria
19 14th pct 397 62nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 19
  • Second area, 2011: 316
  • Second area, 2016: 352
  • Second area, 2021: 397
Median age in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +6 yrs older in Parsons Beach
66 yrs 100th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 66 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 61 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 60 yrs
— 9.1% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
— 41.6% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.6%
— 10.8% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
— 7.6% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%

Age structure

84.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +42.6 pts 41.6%
21.1% Older adults (45–64) +11.7 pts ▸ 32.7%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Marital status

47.4% Married +10.3 pts ▸ 57.7%
31.6% Divorced ◂ +24.8 pts 6.8%
21.1% Never married ◂ +1.7 pts 19.3%
21.1% Widowed ◂ +10.8 pts 10.2%
0.0% Separated +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Age & sex structure

Parsons Beach Port Victoria

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

  • 85+ in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Port Victoria: 1.2% males, 1.9% females
  • 80–84 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Port Victoria: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 75–79 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Port Victoria: 5.5% males, 4.3% females
  • 70–74 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 50.0% females; 70–74 in Port Victoria: 5.0% males, 5.3% females
  • 65–69 in Parsons Beach: 50.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Port Victoria: 5.7% males, 3.3% females
  • 60–64 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Port Victoria: 4.3% males, 5.7% females
  • 55–59 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Port Victoria: 6.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 50–54 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Port Victoria: 5.3% males, 3.3% females
  • 45–49 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Port Victoria: 2.4% males, 1.9% females
  • 40–44 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Port Victoria: 2.6% males, 2.6% females
  • 35–39 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Port Victoria: 1.2% males, 1.2% females
  • 30–34 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Port Victoria: 1.4% males, 1.0% females
  • 25–29 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Port Victoria: 2.9% males, 0.7% females
  • 20–24 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Port Victoria: 1.2% males, 2.4% females
  • 15–19 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Port Victoria: 1.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Port Victoria: 2.4% males, 2.9% females
  • 5–9 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Port Victoria: 1.2% males, 1.7% females
  • 0–4 in Parsons Beach: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Port Victoria: 1.9% males, 1.4% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 9.8% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +24.9 pts 75.1%
0.0% England +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Italy +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Philippines +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

63.2% Australian ◂ +28.4 pts 34.8%
57.9% English ◂ +17.3 pts 40.6%
21.1% Irish ◂ +11.2 pts 9.8%
0.0% German +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Scottish +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Italian +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Filipino +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dutch +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

— 3.8% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +18.1 pts 81.9%
0.0% Italian +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Greek +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

— 40.6% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.6%

Religious affiliation

63.2% No religion ◂ +22.6 pts 40.6%
52.6% Christianity ◂ +6.3 pts 46.3%
0.0% Not stated +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
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

— 26.4% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.4%
— 7.1% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

21.1% Year 12 +5.3 pts ▸ 26.4%
21.1% Year 10 +0.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
15.8% Year 11 +5.4 pts ▸ 21.2%
21.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.1 pts 15.9%

Highest qualification level

28.6% Certificate III / IV +5.3 pts ▸ 33.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

28.6% Engineering & related ◂ +11.4 pts 17.2%
28.6% Management & commerce ◂ +15.7 pts 12.9%
0.0% Health +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Education +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Society & culture +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Creative arts +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +$190 higher in Parsons Beach
$725 45th pct $535 16th pct
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2011: $368
  • Second area, 2016: $490
  • Second area, 2021: $535
Household income in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +$366 higher in Parsons Beach
$1,312 33rd pct $946 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2011: $652
  • Second area, 2016: $878
  • Second area, 2021: $946
Family income in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +$209 higher in Parsons Beach
$1,375 19th pct $1,166 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2011: $746
  • Second area, 2016: $1,057
  • Second area, 2021: $1,166
— 5.1% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
— 5.2% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%

Household income distribution

40.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.6 pts 32.4%
30.0% Under $650 +5.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
30.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.6 pts 21.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

15.8% Under $650 +34.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
42.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.1 pts 23.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Health & Disability

— 38.3% 87th pct
— 7.6% 44th pct
— 7.1% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

26.3% Arthritis ◂ +12.0 pts 14.4%
15.8% Diabetes ◂ +8.0 pts 7.8%
0.0% Asthma +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Heart disease +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Mental health +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Other condition +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Lung condition +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Stroke +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Cancer +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.4% None +1.2 pts ▸ 48.6%
36.8% One condition ◂ +15.2 pts 21.7%
15.8% Two conditions ◂ +4.7 pts 11.1%
0.0% Three or more +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Community Participation

— 20.2% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.2%
— 15.1% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%
— 16.8% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
— 6.6% 88th pct
— 27.3% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +36 larger in Port Victoria
0 0th pct 36 74th pct
— 41 yrs 79th pct
— 34.6% 36th pct
— $450 25th pct
— $949 16th pct
Indigenous language in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +0.6 larger in Port Victoria
1.3 0th pct 1.9 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9
— 11.5% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%
— 38.2% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.2%

Family composition

71.4% Couples without children ◂ +14.1 pts 57.3%
42.9% One-parent families ◂ +31.3 pts 11.5%
0.0% Couples with children +31.5 pts ▸ 31.5%
0.0% Other families +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

70.0% 2 people ◂ +23.8 pts 46.2%
60.0% 1 person ◂ +21.8 pts 38.2%
0.0% 3 people +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% 4 people +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +$45 higher in Parsons Beach
$250 40th pct $205 27th pct
  • First area, 2021: $250
  • Second area, 2011: $135
  • Second area, 2016: $170
  • Second area, 2021: $205
Mortgage in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +$863 higher in Port Victoria
$329 0th pct $1,192 23rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $329
  • Second area, 2011: $1,500
  • Second area, 2016: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $1,192
People / bedroom in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +0.10 higher in Port Victoria
0.50 0th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.50
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
— 12.1% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
— 60.1% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 54.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.1%
— 98.3% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 97.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 99.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 98.3%
— 83.8% 62nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 73.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 73.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.8%

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright +10.1 pts ▸ 60.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% Rented +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Not stated +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

130.0% Separate house ◂ +31.7 pts 98.3%
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

50.0% 3 bedrooms +6.1 pts ▸ 56.1%
30.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.8 pts 20.2%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% 5 or more +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 13.1% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +1 more in Port Victoria
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +2.52 more in Port Victoria
0.00 0th pct 2.52 67th pct
Departures/1k in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +10.1 more in Port Victoria
0.0 0th pct 10.1 58th pct
PT routes in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +1 more in Port Victoria
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
— 45 77th pct
— 125 83rd pct

How people get to work

83.3% Car (driver) ◂ +22.7 pts 60.7%
0.0% Worked at home +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Walked +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

70.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +30.9 pts 39.1%
50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +9.2 pts 40.8%
30.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +18.2 pts 11.8%
0.0% 4 or more +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

— 24.4% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.4%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

— 2.4% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4%
— 36.1% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.1%
— 50.0% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 60.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Education & training +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Construction +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Accommodation & food +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Wholesale trade +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Retail trade +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Labourers +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Professionals +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Sales workers +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Crime & Safety

— 5,793 73rd pct
— 1,763 84th pct
— 1,763 90th pct
— 756 39th pct
— 252 65th pct
Property damage/100k in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria
— 1,008 66th pct
— 35.3% 78th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +1.6 higher in Port Victoria
0.3 47th pct 1.9 65th pct
Types ≤15 min in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +1.8 more in Port Victoria
0.3 46th pct 2.1 66th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +42.3 pts higher in Port Victoria
0.0% 0th pct 42.3% 78th pct
Walk to transit in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +29.1 pts higher in Port Victoria
0.0% 0th pct 29.1% 67th pct
Walk to school in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +25.8 pts higher in Parsons Beach
25.8% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +10.1 more in Port Victoria
0.0 0th pct 10.1 42nd pct
Intersections/km² in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +56 higher in Parsons Beach
58 79th pct 2 59th pct
Mean slope in Parsons Beachin Port Victoria +1.5 pts higher in Port Victoria
2.0% 0th pct 3.5% 21st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Parsons Beach vs Port Victoria [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41118/parsons-beach/vs/SAL41213/port-victoria