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Ramsay vs Sultana Point

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 33 km apart · Ramsay profile · Sultana Point profile

Ramsay Sultana Point

Ramsay (SA) and Sultana Point are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Ramsay (SA) is the larger of the two, with a population of 74, while Sultana Point has 27 residents. The two areas differ significantly in their demographics and workforce; 85.9% of adults in Ramsay (SA) are working or looking for work, compared to just 40.7% in Sultana Point. Ramsay (SA) also has a far higher share of people with a bachelor degree or higher at 21.9%, while Sultana Point has none. Additionally, typical weekly household income is far higher in Ramsay (SA) at $1,562, compared to $687 in Sultana Point.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very small and isolated. They share a similar level of community involvement, with about 37% of residents in each area volunteering. Everyday life in both places is largely car-dependent, as neither has any homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport, schools, or groceries. While both are older than the national figure, residents are far older in Sultana Point, where the typical age is 58.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ramsayin Sultana Point +47 larger in Ramsay gap narrowing
74 34th pct 27 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 76
  • First area, 2021: 74
  • Second area, 2016: 23
  • Second area, 2021: 27
Median age in Ramsayin Sultana Point +11 yrs older in Sultana Point gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 58 yrs
First Nations in Ramsayin Sultana Point +4.1 pts higher in Ramsay gap widening
4.1% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Ramsayin Sultana Point +10.4 pts higher in Sultana Point gap widening
23.0% 68th pct 33.3% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Under 15 in Ramsayin Sultana Point +14.9 pts higher in Ramsay gap narrowing
14.9% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
15.8% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Age structure

33.8% Older adults (45–64) +10.7 pts ▸ 44.4%
23.0% Seniors (65+) +10.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
24.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
17.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
14.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

65.6% Married ◂ +24.9 pts 40.7%
0.0% Divorced +37.0 pts ▸ 37.0%
29.7% Never married ◂ +14.9 pts 14.8%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Ramsay Sultana Point

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

  • 85+ in Ramsay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Ramsay: 0.0% males, 4.3% females; 80–84 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Ramsay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 28.6% females
  • 70–74 in Ramsay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Ramsay: 0.0% males, 8.7% females; 65–69 in Sultana Point: 19.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Ramsay: 7.2% males, 5.8% females; 60–64 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 19.0% females
  • 55–59 in Ramsay: 5.8% males, 11.6% females; 55–59 in Sultana Point: 14.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Ramsay: 4.3% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Sultana Point: 19.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Ramsay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Ramsay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Ramsay: 7.2% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Ramsay: 4.3% males, 4.3% females; 30–34 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Ramsay: 8.7% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Ramsay: 5.8% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Ramsay: 7.2% males, 4.3% females; 15–19 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Ramsay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Ramsay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Ramsay: 5.8% males, 4.3% females; 0–4 in Sultana Point: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ramsayin Sultana Point +7.7 pts higher in Sultana Point gap widening
10.8% 47th pct 18.5% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%

Country of birth

89.2% Australia ◂ +33.6 pts 55.6%
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

73.0% Australian ◂ +39.6 pts 33.3%
18.9% English +14.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
12.2% Irish +17.5 pts ▸ 29.6%
12.2% German ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
6.8% Scottish +4.4 pts ▸ 11.1%
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 Ramsayin Sultana Point even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Ramsayin Sultana Point even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +22.2 pts 77.8%
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 Ramsayin Sultana Point +24.8 pts higher in Ramsay gap widening
58.1% 92nd pct 33.3% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 58.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%

Religious affiliation

58.1% No religion ◂ +24.8 pts 33.3%
45.9% Christianity ◂ +1.5 pts 44.4%
4.1% Not stated +7.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
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

Year 12 in Ramsayin Sultana Point +29.1 pts higher in Ramsay gap widening
47.6% 57th pct 18.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.7%
  • First area, 2021: 47.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
Bachelor+ in Ramsayin Sultana Point +21.9 pts higher in Ramsay gap widening
21.9% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Ramsayin Sultana Point even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

47.6% Year 12 ◂ +29.1 pts 18.5%
30.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 29.6%
12.7% Year 10 +2.1 pts ▸ 14.8%
7.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

52.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +34.2 pts 18.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
41.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

35.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +16.5 pts 18.8%
20.6% Health ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
20.6% Education ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
11.8% Engineering & related +7.0 pts ▸ 18.8%
8.8% Architecture & building ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology 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 Ramsayin Sultana Point +$188 higher in Ramsay gap widening
$725 45th pct $537 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2016: $537
  • Second area, 2021: $537
Household income in Ramsayin Sultana Point +$875 higher in Ramsay gap widening
$1,562 51st pct $687 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $1,562
  • Second area, 2016: $574
  • Second area, 2021: $687
Family income in Ramsayin Sultana Point +$726 higher in Ramsay gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $899 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,174
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2016: $1,749
  • Second area, 2021: $899
High earners in Ramsayin Sultana Point +6.3 pts higher in Ramsay gap widening
6.3% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Ramsayin Sultana Point
14.3% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
42.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.0 pts 38.9%
28.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
14.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

34.4% Under $650 +32.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
35.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.9 pts 0.0%
21.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ramsayin Sultana Point +18.4 pts higher in Sultana Point
29.7% 55th pct 48.1% 100th pct
Mental health in Ramsayin Sultana Point +8.1 pts higher in Sultana Point
6.8% 37th pct 14.8% 91st pct
Needs assistance in Ramsayin Sultana Point +8.1 pts higher in Ramsay gap widening
8.1% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

14.9% Arthritis +11.1 pts ▸ 25.9%
5.4% Diabetes +13.1 pts ▸ 18.5%
6.8% Mental health +8.1 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Lung condition +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
9.5% Other condition ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

74.3% None ◂ +26.2 pts 48.1%
16.2% One condition +13.4 pts ▸ 29.6%
4.1% Two conditions +7.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ramsayin Sultana Point +0.5 pts higher in Ramsay gap narrowing
37.5% 92nd pct 37.0% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.9%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.0%
Unpaid carers in Ramsayin Sultana Point +21.9 pts higher in Ramsay gap widening
21.9% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Ramsayin Sultana Point +21.7 pts higher in Ramsay gap narrowing
32.8% 84th pct 11.1% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.6%
  • First area, 2021: 32.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Defence service in Ramsayin Sultana Point +10.0 pts higher in Sultana Point
0.0% 0th pct 10.0% 96th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ramsayin Sultana Point +30.5 pts higher in Ramsay gap widening
45.3% 100th pct 14.8% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 45.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Ramsayin Sultana Point +3 larger in Ramsay
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
30 yrs 63rd pct —
$262 5th pct —
Household income in Ramsayin Sultana Point
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Ramsayin Sultana Point +1.2 larger in Ramsay gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 1.4 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
10.7% 9th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%

Family composition

40.5% Couples without children +92.8 pts ▸ 133.3%
50.0% Couples with children even 50.0%
4.1% Other families ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%

Household size

10.7% 1 person +44.8 pts ▸ 55.6%
50.0% 2 people ◂ +16.7 pts 33.3%
28.6% 4 people ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
10.7% 3 people ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Ramsayin Sultana Point +$10 higher in Sultana Point
$220 31st pct $230 34th pct
Mortgage in Ramsayin Sultana Point +$500 higher in Sultana Point
$975 14th pct $1,475 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: $255
  • First area, 2021: $975
  • Second area, 2021: $1,475
People / bedroom in Ramsayin Sultana Point +0.40 higher in Ramsay gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.40 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.40
10.7% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
Owned outright in Ramsayin Sultana Point
57.1% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • First area, 2021: 57.1%
Separate houses in Ramsayin Sultana Point
100.0% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
82.1% 57th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 65.4%
  • First area, 2021: 82.1%

How homes are owned or rented

57.1% Owned outright ◂ +12.7 pts 44.4%
21.4% Owned with a mortgage +23.0 pts ▸ 44.4%
10.7% Rented ◂ +10.7 pts 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

42.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.1 pts 27.8%
39.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.5 pts 27.8%
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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Ramsayin Sultana Point
34.0% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 34.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ramsayin Sultana Point even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Ramsayin Sultana Point even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 40 74th pct

How people get to work

44.0% Car (driver) +46.9 pts ▸ 90.9%
34.0% Worked at home ◂ +34.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Walked ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.7% 4 or more ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
21.4% 3 vehicles +6.3 pts ▸ 27.8%
25.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.3 pts 16.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ramsayin Sultana Point +14.0 pts higher in Ramsay gap steady
28.8% 42nd pct 14.8% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%

Jobs & Industry

5.5% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
Participation in Ramsayin Sultana Point +45.2 pts higher in Ramsay gap widening
85.9% 100th pct 40.7% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 71.9%
  • First area, 2021: 85.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.7%
60.0% 60th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 53.5%
  • First area, 2021: 60.0%

Industries people work in

50.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +13.6 pts 36.4%
8.0% Accommodation & food +28.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
12.0% Retail trade ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Education & training ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Manufacturing ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Administrative & support ◂ +6.0 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%

Occupations people work in

38.0% Managers +7.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
6.0% Community & personal service +21.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
8.0% Labourers +19.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
18.0% Professionals ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Sales workers ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ramsayin Sultana Point +0.8 higher in Sultana Point
0.0 23rd pct 0.8 58th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ramsayin Sultana Point +1.0 more in Sultana Point
0.0 29th pct 1.0 59th pct
15-min city in Ramsayin Sultana Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ramsayin Sultana Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ramsayin Sultana Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ramsayin Sultana Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ramsayin Sultana Point +99.3 pts higher in Sultana Point
0.7% 32nd pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Ramsayin Sultana Point even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ramsayin Sultana Point +40.5 more in Ramsay
40.5 77th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Ramsayin Sultana Point +28 higher in Sultana Point
0 20th pct 28 75th pct
Mean slope in Ramsayin Sultana Point +0.4 pts higher in Ramsay
4.0% 29th pct 3.6% 22nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ramsay vs Sultana Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41237/ramsay/vs/SAL41403/sultana-point