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Port Davis vs Port Pirie

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Port Davis profile · Port Pirie profile

Port Davis Port Pirie

Port Pirie and Port Davis are nearby South Australian areas with very different profiles. Port Pirie is a walker's paradise with a population of 176, where residents are far older with a typical age of 77. In contrast, Port Davis is sparsely populated with only 4 people and a much younger typical age of 35. Port Pirie is highly accessible, with 98.4% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed, while Port Davis is car-dependent. There are also significant financial gaps: typical household income is far higher in Port Davis at $1,024 compared to $599 in Port Pirie, though typical personal income is well higher in Port Pirie at $378.

Everyday life in both places shares a similar landscape, as the mean terrain slope is nearly the same in both areas. However, the two locations have diverged in other ways. Port Davis has far higher household density with 3.0 people per home, compared to just 1.4 in Port Pirie. This is consistent with the typical age gap, as Port Pirie's older population often lives in smaller households.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Port Davisin Port Pirie +172 larger in Port Pirie gap steady
4 3rd pct 176 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 10
  • First area, 2021: 4
  • Second area, 2011: 241
  • Second area, 2016: 195
  • Second area, 2021: 176
Median age in Port Davisin Port Pirie +42 yrs older in Port Pirie gap narrowing
35 yrs 14th pct 77 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 66 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 77 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 77 yrs
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
62.5% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 54.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.5%
6.3% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

0.0% Seniors (65+) +62.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Marital status

0.0% Widowed +34.9 pts ▸ 34.9%
0.0% Never married +27.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% Married +22.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
0.0% Divorced +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Separated +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

15.3% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +20.5 pts 79.5%
0.0% England +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Philippines +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Nepal +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Italy +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

100.0% Australian ◂ +85.2 pts 14.8%
100.0% Irish ◂ +92.6 pts 7.4%
0.0% English +63.1 pts ▸ 63.1%
0.0% Scottish +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Italian +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% German +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Dutch +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Filipino +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Greek +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

9.7% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
Limited English in Port Davisin Port Pirie
4.0% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +17.0 pts 83.0%
0.0% Greek +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Italian +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
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

32.4% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%

Religious affiliation

100.0% No religion ◂ +67.6 pts 32.4%
75.0% Christianity ◂ +16.5 pts 58.5%
0.0% Not stated +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Hinduism +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

21.1% 3rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%
5.2% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%
Schools ≤3 km in Port Davisin Port Pirie +8 more in Port Pirie
0 0th pct 8 77th pct
332 52nd pct
938 21st pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 9 or below +44.0 pts ▸ 44.0%
0.0% Year 12 +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Year 10 +19.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
0.0% Year 11 +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Highest qualification level

100.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +47.6 pts 52.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
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

0.0% Engineering & related +26.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
0.0% Information technology +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Society & culture +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Health +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Port Davisin Port Pirie +$116 higher in Port Pirie gap narrowing
$262 0th pct $378 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $262
  • Second area, 2011: $364
  • Second area, 2016: $441
  • Second area, 2021: $378
Household income in Port Davisin Port Pirie +$425 higher in Port Davis
$1,024 14th pct $599 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,024
  • Second area, 2011: $662
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $599
Family income in Port Davisin Port Pirie +$174 higher in Port Davis
$1,024 7th pct $850 2nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,024
  • Second area, 2011: $942
  • Second area, 2016: $933
  • Second area, 2021: $850
2.9% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%
High-income homes in Port Davisin Port Pirie
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +26.8 pts ▸ 26.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

100.0% Under $650 ◂ +29.1 pts 70.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Port Davisin Port Pirie
69.3% 100th pct
33.0% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Port Davisin Port Pirie
53.4% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 41.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +36.9 pts ▸ 36.9%
0.0% Mental health +33.0 pts ▸ 33.0%
0.0% Diabetes +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Dementia +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Other condition +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Asthma +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Heart disease +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Cancer +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Stroke +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Lung condition +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

100.0% One condition ◂ +84.1 pts 15.9%
75.0% None ◂ +50.6 pts 24.4%
0.0% Three or more +30.7 pts ▸ 30.7%
0.0% Two conditions +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%

Community Participation

6.4% 7th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%
5.2% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%
Unpaid child care in Port Davisin Port Pirie
5.8% 2nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
Defence service in Port Davisin Port Pirie
6.0% 87th pct
7.0% 4th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Port Davisin Port Pirie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
91 yrs 100th pct
$575 43rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Port Davisin Port Pirie +1.6 larger in Port Davis
3.0 86th pct 1.4 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.0
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4
45.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.0%
75.6% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 49.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.6%

Family composition

75.0% One-parent families ◂ +30.0 pts 45.0%
0.0% Couples with children +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Couples without children +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +75.6 pts ▸ 75.6%
0.0% 2 people +29.3 pts ▸ 29.3%
0.0% 3 people +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$173 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $140
  • Second area, 2016: $148
  • Second area, 2021: $173
Mortgage in Port Davisin Port Pirie +$416 higher in Port Davis
$1,066 18th pct $650 5th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,066
  • Second area, 2011: $1,800
  • Second area, 2021: $650
People / bedroom in Port Davisin Port Pirie +0.30 higher in Port Davis
0.90 86th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
56.1% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.1%
26.8% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%
Separate houses in Port Davisin Port Pirie
68.3% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 47.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.3%
39.0% 4th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.0%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +56.1 pts ▸ 56.1%
0.0% Owned outright +26.8 pts ▸ 26.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +31.7 pts 68.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +39.0 pts ▸ 39.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +29.3 pts ▸ 29.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +22.0 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

42.9% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Port Davisin Port Pirie +11 more in Port Pirie
0 0th pct 11 81st pct
Stops/1k in Port Davisin Port Pirie +62.50 more in Port Pirie
0.00 0th pct 62.50 100th pct
Departures/1k in Port Davisin Port Pirie +3,079.5 more in Port Pirie
0.0 0th pct 3,079.5 97th pct
PT routes in Port Davisin Port Pirie +9 more in Port Pirie
0 0th pct 9 86th pct
9 44th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +62.5 pts 37.5%
0.0% Walked +28.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
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% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +78.6 pts 21.4%
0.0% No vehicle +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% 1 vehicle +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% 4 or more +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Migration & Movement

52.6% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 51.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.6%
Recent arrivals in Port Davisin Port Pirie
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

8.6% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
20.3% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%
59.4% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 62.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.4%

Industries people work in

0.0% Accommodation & food +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Retail trade +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Manufacturing +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Construction +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Sales workers +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Professionals +21.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
0.0% Technicians & trades +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Managers +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Labourers +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Port Davisin Port Pirie +8.6 higher in Port Pirie
0.0 0th pct 8.6 100th pct
Types ≤15 min in Port Davisin Port Pirie +7.8 more in Port Pirie
0.0 0th pct 7.8 99th pct
15-min city in Port Davisin Port Pirie +98.4 pts higher in Port Pirie
0.0% 0th pct 98.4% 99th pct
Walk to shops in Port Davisin Port Pirie +98.1 pts higher in Port Pirie
0.0% 0th pct 98.1% 99th pct
Walk to transit in Port Davisin Port Pirie +97.2 pts higher in Port Pirie
0.0% 0th pct 97.2% 91st pct
Walk to school in Port Davisin Port Pirie +97.2 pts higher in Port Pirie
0.0% 0th pct 97.2% 98th pct
Walk to a park in Port Davisin Port Pirie +97.3 pts higher in Port Pirie
0.0% 0th pct 97.3% 84th pct
Walk to health in Port Davisin Port Pirie +97.0 pts higher in Port Pirie
0.0% 0th pct 97.0% 99th pct
Amenities/1k in Port Davisin Port Pirie +272.7 more in Port Pirie
0.0 0th pct 272.7 95th pct
Intersections/km² in Port Davisin Port Pirie +35 higher in Port Pirie
0 2nd pct 35 76th pct
Mean slope in Port Davisin Port Pirie +0.4 pts higher in Port Pirie
2.2% 0th pct 2.6% 6th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Port Davis vs Port Pirie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41193/port-davis/vs/SAL41209/port-pirie