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Pirie East vs Wandearah West

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Pirie East profile · Wandearah West profile

Pirie East Wandearah West

Pirie East and Wandearah West are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. There are sharp differences between them; residents in Pirie East are far older, with a typical age of 50 compared to just 27 in Wandearah West. Pirie East also has a much wealthier profile, with a typical weekly household income of $2,125, while Wandearah West is lower at $1,375. This gap is also seen in home loans, which are far higher in Pirie East at $1,972 a month compared to $850 in Wandearah West.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, as neither has any amenities within a 15-minute walk. They are also very similar in how homes are occupied, with about 2.5 to 2.6 people per household. While Pirie East has three schools within 3km and Wandearah West has none, both areas remain largely non-residential with very low population counts.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 23 yrs older in Pirie East Mortgage: $1,122 higher in Pirie East Population: 20 larger in Pirie East Household income: $750 higher in Pirie East Personal income: $138 higher in Wandearah West

Demographics & Identity

Population in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West +20 larger in Pirie East gap narrowing
37 22nd pct 17 12th pct
Median age in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West +23 yrs older in Pirie East gap widening
50 yrs 71st pct 27 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
8.1% 12th pct —
Under 15 in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
8.1% 12th pct —
De facto in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
9.1% 27th pct —

Age structure

13.5% Young adults (25–44) +63.0 pts ▸ 76.5%
29.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +29.7 pts 0.0%
8.1% Children (0–14) +21.3 pts ▸ 29.4%
21.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
8.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

75.0% Married +10.7 pts ▸ 85.7%
27.8% Never married +0.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
13.5% 59th pct —

Country of birth

100.0% Australia +17.6 pts ▸ 117.6%
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

70.3% English ◂ +70.3 pts 0.0%
40.5% Australian ◂ +17.0 pts 23.5%
21.6% Scottish +13.7 pts ▸ 35.3%
18.9% Irish ◂ +1.3 pts 17.6%
18.9% German ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dutch +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

116.2% English only ◂ +16.2 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 Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
35.1% 34th pct —

Religious affiliation

67.6% Christianity +3.0 pts ▸ 70.6%
35.1% No religion ◂ +17.5 pts 17.6%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
27.6% 10th pct —
Bachelor+ in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
11.1% 35th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West +3 more in Pirie East
3 67th pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
483 70th pct —
ICSEA in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
989 49th pct —

Highest year of school

51.7% Year 11 ◂ +51.7 pts 0.0%
27.6% Year 12 ◂ +6.2 pts 21.4%
10.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 10 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

57.9% Certificate III / IV +56.4 pts ▸ 114.3%
21.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +21.1 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

52.6% Engineering & related ◂ +52.6 pts 0.0%
15.8% Education ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health 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 Pirie Eastin Wandearah West +$138 higher in Wandearah West gap widening
$762 52nd pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West +$750 higher in Pirie East gap narrowing
$2,125 80th pct $1,375 38th pct
Family income in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West +$375 higher in Pirie East
$2,624 86th pct $2,249 71st pct
High earners in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
8.3% 52nd pct —

Household income distribution

22.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 +38.1 pts ▸ 71.4%
44.4% Under $650 ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
36.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
18.9% 12th pct —
Mental health in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
16.2% 95th pct —
Needs assistance in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +70.6 pts ▸ 70.6%
16.2% Arthritis ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
16.2% Mental health ◂ +16.2 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% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

86.5% None ◂ +27.7 pts 58.8%
21.6% One condition +49.0 pts ▸ 70.6%
13.5% Two conditions ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
41.7% 95th pct —
Unpaid carers in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
0.0% 0th pct —
Unpaid child care in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
19.4% 24th pct —
Defence service in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
16.7% 14th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West +0.1 larger in Wandearah West gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
0.0% 0th pct —

Family composition

61.8% Couples with children +16.8 pts ▸ 78.6%
47.1% Couples without children ◂ +11.3 pts 35.7%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.4% 2 people +30.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% 5 people +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
27.8% 1 person ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
22.2% 4 people ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
$341 69th pct —
Mortgage in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West +$1,122 higher in Pirie East
$1,972 70th pct $850 10th pct
People / bedroom in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

38.9% Owned outright +86.1 pts ▸ 125.0%
55.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +55.6 pts 0.0%
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 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

61.1% 3 bedrooms +113.9 pts ▸ 175.0%
38.9% 4 bedrooms +61.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
0.0% 0th pct —
PT commute in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
81 97th pct —

How people get to work

75.0% Car (driver) ◂ +20.5 pts 54.5%
0.0% Worked at home +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
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

0.0% 4 or more +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
22.2% 2 vehicles +52.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
61.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +61.1 pts 0.0%
22.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
22.9% 23rd pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
66.7% 72nd pct —
Full-time in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West
75.0% 92nd pct —

Industries people work in

16.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +28.8 pts ▸ 45.5%
33.3% Manufacturing ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
20.8% Education & training ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
12.5% Retail trade ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Other services ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.8% Managers +24.6 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% Labourers +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
16.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Professionals ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Community & personal service ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0.0 17th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West even
0 23rd pct 0 17th pct
Mean slope in Pirie Eastin Wandearah West +0.1 pts higher in Pirie East
2.6% 6th pct 2.5% 4th pct

Compare Pirie East with nearby areas

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Compare Wandearah West with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Pirie East vs Wandearah West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41165/pirie-east/vs/SAL41527/wandearah-west