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Petina vs Wallala

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 28 km apart · Petina profile · Wallala profile

Petina Wallala

Petina and Wallala are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. The two places differ most in age and home size; Petina's typical resident is 37, making it far older than Wallala where the typical resident is just 27. Petina also has one school within 3 km, while Wallala has none. Homes in Wallala are more crowded, with a well higher rate of 3.7 people per home compared to 2.8 in Petina.

Both areas are car-dependent, with typical resident ages that sit relatively close to the national figure. They share a similar lack of local amenities, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services. While weekly personal incomes are roughly the same, the typical household income is a little higher in Wallala.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Petinain Wallala +26 larger in Petina gap widening
36 22nd pct 10 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34
  • First area, 2021: 36
  • Second area, 2016: 15
  • Second area, 2021: 10
Median age in Petinain Wallala +10 yrs older in Petina gap widening
37 yrs 20th pct 27 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 28 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 27 yrs
First Nations in Petinain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
25.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
28.0% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%

Age structure

22.2% Young adults (25–44) +17.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
36.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%
25.0% Children (0–14) +5.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
11.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

46.4% Married +33.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
42.9% Never married ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Petina Wallala

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

  • 85+ in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Petina: 23.5% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Petina: 17.6% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Petina: 17.6% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Petina: 17.6% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Petina: 23.5% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wallala: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Petina: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wallala: 100.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Petinain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

94.4% Australia +5.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

66.7% Australian +23.3 pts ▸ 90.0%
25.0% English ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
13.9% German ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
11.1% Scottish ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Petinain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Petinain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

94.4% English only +5.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Petinain Wallala
61.1% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.5%
  • First area, 2021: 61.1%

Religious affiliation

61.1% No religion +8.9 pts ▸ 70.0%
25.0% Christianity +25.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

38.5% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.2%
  • First area, 2021: 38.5%
10.7% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Petinain Wallala +1 more in Petina
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
61 18th pct
962 33rd pct

Highest year of school

38.5% Year 12 +101.5 pts ▸ 140.0%
19.2% Year 11 ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
15.4% Year 10 ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

88.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +31.7 pts 57.1%
33.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

33.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Petinain Wallala +$66 higher in Wallala gap narrowing
$833 64th pct $899 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $820
  • First area, 2021: $833
  • Second area, 2016: $899
  • Second area, 2021: $899
Household income in Petinain Wallala +$251 higher in Wallala gap narrowing
$1,624 56th pct $1,875 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,542
  • First area, 2021: $1,624
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
Family income in Petinain Wallala +$208 higher in Petina
$2,083 62nd pct $1,875 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $2,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
High earners in Petinain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

38.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
23.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
14.3% Under $650 +65.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
39.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +39.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Petinain Wallala
13.9% 6th pct
Mental health in Petinain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Petinain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.9% Arthritis ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
8.3% Asthma ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

88.9% None ◂ +18.9 pts 70.0%
16.7% One condition ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Petinain Wallala
71.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 92.3%
  • First area, 2021: 71.4%
Unpaid carers in Petinain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Petinain Wallala
28.6% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
Defence service in Petinain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Petinain Wallala
17.9% 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Petinain Wallala even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Petinain Wallala +0.9 larger in Wallala gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 3.7 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7
One-parent in Petinain Wallala
12.5% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%

Family composition

65.6% Couples with children +34.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
12.5% One-parent families ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.4% Couples without children ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

30.8% 4 people +29.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
30.8% 1 person ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
30.8% 2 people ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$80 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $80
  • First area, 2021: $80
$1,528 44th pct
People / bedroom in Petinain Wallala +0.20 higher in Wallala
0.90 86th pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10

How homes are owned or rented

53.8% Owned outright ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% Other tenure ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
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

84.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +84.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Petinain Wallala even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Petinain Wallala even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Petinain Wallala even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Petinain Wallala even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

44.4% Car (driver) +27.0 pts ▸ 71.4%
66.7% Worked at home ◂ +9.5 pts 57.1%
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

50.0% 4 or more +10.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
21.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Petinain Wallala
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Petinain Wallala
64.3% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 73.1%
  • First area, 2021: 64.3%

Industries people work in

88.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +46.0 pts 42.9%
33.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
22.2% Education & training ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% Construction ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water 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

55.6% Managers +30.2 pts ▸ 85.7%
33.3% Professionals ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
22.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Petinain Wallala even
0.0 24th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Petinain Wallala even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Petinain Wallala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Petinain Wallala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Petinain Wallala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Petinain Wallala +1.4 pts higher in Petina
1.4% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Petinain Wallala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Petinain Wallala even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Petinain Wallala +372.2 more in Wallala
27.8 71st pct 400.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Petinain Wallala even
0 19th pct 0 9th pct
Mean slope in Petinain Wallala +0.4 pts higher in Wallala
3.2% 16th pct 3.6% 22nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Petina vs Wallala [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41147/petina/vs/SAL41517/wallala