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Sandleton vs Sedan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Sandleton profile · Sedan profile

Sandleton Sedan

Sedan and Sandleton are nearby rural areas in South Australia, though they have very different populations. Sedan is more varied in age, with 17.9% of residents being children, while Sandleton has no children and a much older typical resident (63 compared to 40 in Sedan). This age gap is linked to health and support needs; 65% of people in Sandleton have a long-term health condition and 20% need help with daily activities, which are both far higher than in Sedan. Sandleton also has a much higher share of people born overseas at 30%.

Both areas are similarly remote, with a drive time to the city of about 84 to 88 minutes. They also share a similar landscape and a similar proportion of people providing unpaid care. Despite these commonalities, Sedan is more active in the workforce, with 52.8% of adults working or looking for work compared to just 15% in Sandleton.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sandletonin Sedan +192 larger in Sedan gap steady
20 14th pct 212 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27
  • First area, 2021: 20
  • Second area, 2016: 211
  • Second area, 2021: 212
Median age in Sandletonin Sedan +23 yrs older in Sandleton gap widening
63 yrs 97th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 58 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 63 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Sandletonin Sedan +4.2 pts higher in Sedan gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.2% 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.2%
Aged 65+ in Sandletonin Sedan +28.5 pts higher in Sandleton gap widening
45.0% 100th pct 16.5% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.8%
  • First area, 2021: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%
Under 15 in Sandletonin Sedan +17.9 pts higher in Sedan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 17.9% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.9%
19.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Age structure

45.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +28.5 pts 16.5%
20.0% Older adults (45–64) +8.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +27.4 pts ▸ 27.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%

Marital status

50.0% Married ◂ +11.9 pts 38.1%
15.0% Never married +23.6 pts ▸ 38.6%
30.0% Separated ◂ +24.3 pts 5.7%
0.0% Divorced +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Widowed +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Age & sex structure

Sandleton Sedan

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

  • 85+ in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Sedan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Sedan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Sedan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Sedan: 3.4% males, 1.4% females
  • 65–69 in Sandleton: 33.3% males, 22.2% females; 65–69 in Sedan: 2.4% males, 3.9% females
  • 60–64 in Sandleton: 22.2% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Sedan: 1.4% males, 5.8% females
  • 55–59 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Sedan: 7.2% males, 4.3% females
  • 50–54 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Sedan: 4.8% males, 3.4% females
  • 45–49 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Sedan: 1.9% males, 4.3% females
  • 40–44 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Sedan: 5.8% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Sedan: 2.4% males, 3.9% females
  • 30–34 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Sedan: 5.3% males, 1.9% females
  • 25–29 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Sedan: 2.4% males, 5.3% females
  • 20–24 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Sedan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Sandleton: 22.2% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Sedan: 2.4% males, 4.3% females
  • 10–14 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Sedan: 5.3% males, 2.4% females
  • 5–9 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Sedan: 0.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 0–4 in Sandleton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Sedan: 3.4% males, 4.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sandletonin Sedan +22.0 pts higher in Sandleton gap narrowing
30.0% 89th pct 8.0% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.6%
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.0%

Country of birth

35.0% Australia +41.4 pts ▸ 76.4%
45.0% England ◂ +40.8 pts 4.2%
0.0% New Zealand +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

30.0% Australian +11.5 pts ▸ 41.5%
35.0% English +5.1 pts ▸ 40.1%
0.0% German +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
15.0% Dutch ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Scottish +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Italian +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Chinese 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 Sandletonin Sedan even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Sandletonin Sedan 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

60.0% English only +26.8 pts ▸ 86.8%
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 Sandletonin Sedan +13.1 pts higher in Sedan gap narrowing
35.0% 34th pct 48.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.1%

Religious affiliation

35.0% No religion +13.1 pts ▸ 48.1%
40.0% Not stated ◂ +23.0 pts 17.0%
15.0% Christianity +19.9 pts ▸ 34.9%
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 Sandletonin Sedan +16.8 pts higher in Sedan gap widening
20.0% 2nd pct 36.8% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.8%
Bachelor+ in Sandletonin Sedan +4.5 pts higher in Sedan gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Sandletonin Sedan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

20.0% Year 12 +16.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
30.0% Year 10 ◂ +17.1 pts 12.9%
20.0% Year 11 +2.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +44.6 pts ▸ 44.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Society & culture +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Health +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Education +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Sandletonin Sedan +$164 higher in Sedan gap widening
$425 6th pct $589 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $425
  • Second area, 2016: $461
  • Second area, 2021: $589
Household income in Sandletonin Sedan +$278 higher in Sedan gap widening
$774 5th pct $1,052 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $774
  • Second area, 2016: $924
  • Second area, 2021: $1,052
Family income in Sandletonin Sedan +$329 higher in Sedan gap narrowing
$899 4th pct $1,228 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $899
  • Second area, 2016: $1,156
  • Second area, 2021: $1,228
High earners in Sandletonin Sedan even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Sandletonin Sedan
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

44.4% $650–$1,499 +3.6 pts ▸ 48.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +18.7 pts ▸ 18.7%
0.0% Under $650 +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.0% Under $650 ◂ +21.4 pts 38.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sandletonin Sedan +32.0 pts higher in Sandleton
65.0% 100th pct 33.0% 71st pct
Mental health in Sandletonin Sedan +15.4 pts higher in Sandleton
30.0% 100th pct 14.6% 91st pct
Needs assistance in Sandletonin Sedan +13.4 pts higher in Sandleton gap widening
20.0% 100th pct 6.6% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

30.0% Mental health ◂ +15.4 pts 14.6%
20.0% Arthritis ◂ +11.5 pts 8.5%
20.0% Diabetes ◂ +12.5 pts 7.5%
20.0% Heart disease ◂ +14.3 pts 5.7%
20.0% Other condition ◂ +13.4 pts 6.6%
0.0% Asthma +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Cancer +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
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

35.0% None +19.7 pts ▸ 54.7%
30.0% One condition ◂ +10.7 pts 19.3%
15.0% Two conditions ◂ +7.5 pts 7.5%
15.0% Three or more ◂ +12.2 pts 2.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sandletonin Sedan +4.9 pts higher in Sedan gap widening
15.0% 35th pct 19.9% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.9%
Unpaid carers in Sandletonin Sedan +0.3 pts higher in Sedan gap narrowing
15.0% 73rd pct 15.3% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%
Unpaid child care in Sandletonin Sedan +17.6 pts higher in Sedan gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 17.6% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%
Defence service in Sandletonin Sedan +5.7 pts higher in Sedan
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 86th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sandletonin Sedan +10.6 pts higher in Sandleton gap widening
35.0% 89th pct 24.4% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sandletonin Sedan +9 larger in Sedan
0 0th pct 9 58th pct
4 yrs 0th pct
Median income in Sandletonin Sedan
$1,125 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sandletonin Sedan +0.7 larger in Sedan gap widening
1.7 6th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.7
  • First area, 2021: 1.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
6.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%
Living alone in Sandletonin Sedan
30.7% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.7%

Family composition

75.0% Couples without children ◂ +49.0 pts 26.0%
50.0% Couples with children +12.7 pts ▸ 62.7%
0.0% One-parent families +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

55.6% 2 people ◂ +26.2 pts 29.3%
33.3% 1 person ◂ +2.7 pts 30.7%
0.0% 3 people +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% 4 people +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% 5 people +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% 6 or more +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $150
  • Second area, 2021: $200
Mortgage in Sandletonin Sedan +$879 higher in Sedan gap widening
$121 0th pct $1,000 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: $585
  • First area, 2021: $121
  • Second area, 2016: $867
  • Second area, 2021: $1,000
People / bedroom in Sandletonin Sedan even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
13.3% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Owned outright in Sandletonin Sedan
33.3% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Separate houses in Sandletonin Sedan
92.0% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 98.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.0%
3+ bedrooms in Sandletonin Sedan
80.0% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 68.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.0%

How homes are owned or rented

55.6% Owned outright ◂ +22.2 pts 33.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +53.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
0.0% Rented +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Other tenure +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.0 pts 92.0%
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

55.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +35.6 pts 20.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +37.3 pts ▸ 37.3%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +34.7 pts ▸ 34.7%
0.0% 5 or more +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

6.6% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%
Work from home in Sandletonin Sedan
11.7% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Sandletonin Sedan +4 more in Sedan
0 0th pct 4 73rd pct
Stops/1k in Sandletonin Sedan +18.87 more in Sedan
0.00 0th pct 18.87 92nd pct
Departures/1k in Sandletonin Sedan +56.6 more in Sedan
0.0 0th pct 56.6 64th pct
PT routes in Sandletonin Sedan +2 more in Sedan
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
60 85th pct
Drive to city in Sandletonin Sedan +4 longer in Sandleton
88 62nd pct 84 59th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +64.9 pts ▸ 64.9%
0.0% Worked at home +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Walked +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

88.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +44.2 pts 44.7%
0.0% 1 vehicle +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% 3 vehicles +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% 4 or more +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% No vehicle +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sandletonin Sedan +9.7 pts higher in Sedan gap widening
15.0% 9th pct 24.7% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sandletonin Sedan
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Sandletonin Sedan +37.8 pts higher in Sedan gap widening
15.0% 0th pct 52.8% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.8%
56.4% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.4%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Public administration & safety +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Administrative & support +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Retail trade +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Wholesale trade +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Other services +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Construction +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Education & training +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Technicians & trades +23.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% Labourers +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Managers +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Professionals +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Sales workers +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

Crime & Safety

943 6th pct
Assault/100k in Sandletonin Sedan
472 32nd pct
Burglary/100k in Sandletonin Sedan
472 48th pct
5-yr change in Sandletonin Sedan
-33.3% 22nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Sandletonin Sedan +1.3 higher in Sedan
0.3 47th pct 1.6 63rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Sandletonin Sedan +1.4 more in Sedan
0.3 47th pct 1.7 64th pct
15-min city in Sandletonin Sedan +27.5 pts higher in Sedan
0.0% 0th pct 27.5% 74th pct
Walk to shops in Sandletonin Sedan +28.5 pts higher in Sedan
0.0% 0th pct 28.5% 74th pct
Walk to transit in Sandletonin Sedan +26.2 pts higher in Sedan
0.0% 0th pct 26.2% 66th pct
Walk to school in Sandletonin Sedan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Sandletonin Sedan +0.5 pts higher in Sedan
30.1% 58th pct 30.6% 58th pct
Walk to health in Sandletonin Sedan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Sandletonin Sedan +1,388.7 more in Sandleton
1,450.0 100th pct 61.3 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Sandletonin Sedan even
0 32nd pct 0 33rd pct
Mean slope in Sandletonin Sedan +0.7 pts higher in Sedan
2.4% 3rd pct 3.1% 14th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sandleton vs Sedan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41304/sandleton/vs/SAL41324/sedan