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Sandilands vs Sheaoak Flat

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Sandilands profile · Sheaoak Flat profile

Sandilands Sheaoak Flat

Sandilands (SA) and Sheaoak Flat are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Sandilands (SA) is much younger, with 31.8% of people under 15, while Sheaoak Flat has no children in that age group. This age difference is reflected in other ways, with Sandilands (SA) having far more people providing unpaid care for children (34.3% compared to 0.0%) and a typical resident age of 41, whereas the typical person in Sheaoak Flat is 63. Incomes are also quite different; the typical weekly family income in Sandilands (SA) is $2,050, which is far higher than the $1,125 seen in Sheaoak Flat.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent and have no residents born overseas. However, the gap in how many people have moved recently is widening, as 46.4% of Sheaoak Flat residents arrived in the last five years compared to only 14.5% in Sandilands (SA). This contrasts with the long-term stability of Sandilands (SA), where 50% of people volunteer, while no one in Sheaoak Flat does.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 22 yrs older in Sheaoak Flat Aged 65+: 27.6 pts higher in Sheaoak Flat Under 15: 31.8 pts higher in Sandilands Volunteering: 50.0 pts higher in Sandilands Unpaid child care: 34.3 pts higher in Sandilands

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +57 larger in Sandilands gap narrowing
85 37th pct 28 18th pct
Median age in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +22 yrs older in Sheaoak Flat gap narrowing
41 yrs 33rd pct 63 yrs 97th pct
First Nations in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +27.6 pts higher in Sheaoak Flat gap widening
18.8% 50th pct 46.4% 100th pct
Under 15 in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +31.8 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
31.8% 97th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +7.2 pts higher in Sheaoak Flat gap widening
6.6% 15th pct 13.8% 62nd pct

Age structure

18.8% Seniors (65+) +27.6 pts ▸ 46.4%
27.1% Older adults (45–64) +12.2 pts ▸ 39.3%
31.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
31.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Youth (15–24) +6.1 pts ▸ 17.9%

Marital status

62.9% Married ◂ +20.0 pts 42.9%
18.6% Never married +10.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
5.7% Divorced +22.9 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Sandilands Sheaoak Flat

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

104.7% Australia ◂ +1.1 pts 103.6%
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

43.5% English +24.3 pts ▸ 67.9%
50.6% Australian ◂ +39.9 pts 10.7%
24.7% German ◂ +10.4 pts 14.3%
7.1% Irish +10.8 pts ▸ 17.9%
5.9% Scottish +12.0 pts ▸ 17.9%
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 Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

104.7% English only ◂ +8.3 pts 96.4%
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 Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +19.4 pts higher in Sheaoak Flat gap narrowing
27.1% 18th pct 46.4% 69th pct

Religious affiliation

75.3% Christianity ◂ +25.3 pts 50.0%
27.1% No religion +19.4 pts ▸ 46.4%
3.5% Not stated ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +19.7 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
53.0% 68th pct 33.3% 19th pct
Bachelor+ in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +5.7 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
5.7% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

53.0% Year 12 ◂ +19.7 pts 33.3%
21.2% Year 11 +26.9 pts ▸ 48.1%
19.7% Year 10 ◂ +4.9 pts 14.8%
6.1% Year 9 or below +12.5 pts ▸ 18.5%

Highest qualification level

43.8% Certificate III / IV +10.1 pts ▸ 53.8%
18.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
12.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.5 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

9.4% Health +29.1 pts ▸ 38.5%
34.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +34.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
18.8% Management & commerce ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
15.6% Society & culture ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
9.4% Education ◂ +9.4 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% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +$416 higher in Sandilands gap widening
$833 64th pct $417 5th pct
Household income in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +$563 higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
$1,625 56th pct $1,062 17th pct
Family income in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +$925 higher in Sandilands gap widening
$2,050 60th pct $1,125 10th pct
High earners in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +4.3 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
4.3% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

28.1% $650–$1,499 +33.4 pts ▸ 61.5%
31.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.2 pts 23.1%
0.0% Under $650 +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

35.7% Under $650 +50.0 pts ▸ 85.7%
34.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.3 pts 0.0%
17.1% $1,500–$2,999 +4.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +6.4 pts higher in Sheaoak Flat
36.5% 83rd pct 42.9% 93rd pct
Mental health in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +7.1 pts higher in Sandilands
7.1% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +3.5 pts higher in Sandilands gap steady
3.5% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.2% Arthritis +16.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
20.0% Asthma ◂ +9.3 pts 10.7%
5.9% Heart disease +8.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.4% Diabetes ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.1% Mental health ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.7% Other condition ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.5% None +15.0 pts ▸ 71.4%
32.9% One condition ◂ +7.9 pts 25.0%
4.7% Two conditions +13.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
5.9% Three or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +50.0 pts higher in Sandilands gap widening
50.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +21.4 pts higher in Sandilands gap widening
21.4% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +34.3 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
34.3% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +8.7 pts higher in Sandilands
8.7% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +41.4 pts higher in Sheaoak Flat gap widening
30.0% 78th pct 71.4% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +1.0 larger in Sandilands gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 1.8 9th pct
One-parent in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
5.2% 23rd pct —
Living alone in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
25.0% 55th pct —

Family composition

75.3% Couples with children ◂ +15.3 pts 60.0%
32.5% Couples without children +40.9 pts ▸ 73.3%
5.2% One-parent families ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

25.0% 1 person +21.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
43.8% 2 people ◂ +5.3 pts 38.5%
31.3% 4 people ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
15.6% 5 people ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
9.4% 3 people ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
$220 31st pct —
Mortgage in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +$1,350 higher in Sheaoak Flat
$650 5th pct $2,000 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +0.10 higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
9.4% 24th pct —
Owned outright in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
65.6% 96th pct —
Separate houses in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
100.0% 100th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

65.6% Owned outright +34.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
12.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.4% Rented ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Other tenure ◂ +9.4 pts 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

56.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +56.3 pts 0.0%
50.0% 3 bedrooms +3.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
12.5% 2 bedrooms +26.0 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
50.0% 98th pct —
PT commute in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
— 79 96th pct
Drive to city in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +4 longer in Sandilands
133 86th pct 129 86th pct

How people get to work

21.2% Car (driver) +112.2 pts ▸ 133.3%
50.0% Worked at home ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
23.1% Walked ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

28.1% 2 vehicles +14.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
37.5% 4 or more ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
9.4% 1 vehicle +26.3 pts ▸ 35.7%
9.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +32.0 pts higher in Sheaoak Flat gap widening
14.5% 9th pct 46.4% 88th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +40.0 pts higher in Sandilands gap widening
75.7% 90th pct 35.7% 6th pct
Full-time in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat
75.0% 92nd pct —

Industries people work in

67.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +99.4 pts ▸ 166.7%
7.7% Administrative & support ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.7 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% Construction 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

63.5% Managers +103.2 pts ▸ 166.7%
19.2% Labourers ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
13.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
9.6% Professionals ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
9.6% Community & personal service ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0.0 33rd pct 0.0 21st pct
Types ≤15 min in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0.0 33rd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +4.7 pts higher in Sandilands
4.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +141.2 more in Sandilands
141.2 89th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +1 higher in Sheaoak Flat
0 22nd pct 1 52nd pct
Mean slope in Sandilandsin Sheaoak Flat +0.7 pts higher in Sandilands
3.6% 23rd pct 3.0% 12th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sandilands vs Sheaoak Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41303/sandilands/vs/SAL41337/sheaoak-flat