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Sandy Grove vs West Range

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Sandy Grove profile · West Range profile

Sandy Grove West Range

Sandy Grove and West Range are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Sandy Grove is more residential, with a population of 124 compared to just 25 in West Range. There are significant differences in their demographics; Sandy Grove has far more children under 15 (15.3% versus 0.0%) and a much larger share of seniors aged 65 and over (25.8% versus 0.0%). Sandy Grove also has far more volunteers (34.0% versus 17.4%) and a far higher share of people who have moved in the last five years (54.1% versus 32.0%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for people providing unpaid care, with Sandy Grove at 12.0% and West Range at 0.0%. They share many other traits, including the same typical weekly household income of $1,375 and a total lack of public transport options. While both are far from the national average for age, residents in West Range are noticeably older, with a typical age of 51 compared to 48 in Sandy Grove.

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Where they differ most

Aged 65+: 25.8 pts higher in Sandy Grove Recent movers: 22.1 pts higher in Sandy Grove Population: 99 larger in Sandy Grove Housework 15h+: 19.6 pts higher in Sandy Grove Volunteering: 16.6 pts higher in Sandy Grove

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sandy Grovein West Range +99 larger in Sandy Grove gap steady
124 45th pct 25 17th pct
Median age in Sandy Grovein West Range +3 yrs older in West Range gap widening
48 yrs 62nd pct 51 yrs 74th pct
First Nations in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Sandy Grovein West Range +25.8 pts higher in Sandy Grove
25.8% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Sandy Grovein West Range +15.3 pts higher in Sandy Grove
15.3% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Sandy Grovein West Range
7.4% 19th pct —

Age structure

29.0% Older adults (45–64) +23.0 pts ▸ 52.0%
25.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
8.9% Youth (15–24) +15.1 pts ▸ 24.0%
18.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.5 pts 12.0%
15.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

66.0% Married ◂ +9.5 pts 56.5%
18.0% Never married +34.2 pts ▸ 52.2%
9.0% Widowed ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Divorced ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Sandy Grove West Range

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Sandy Grovein West Range +8.8 pts higher in West Range
3.2% 15th pct 12.0% 53rd pct

Country of birth

91.9% Australia ◂ +39.9 pts 52.0%
0.0% New Zealand +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
4.0% England ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
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

52.4% Australian ◂ +0.4 pts 52.0%
47.6% English ◂ +11.6 pts 36.0%
15.3% German ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
5.6% Irish ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.0% Scottish ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
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 Sandy Grovein West Range even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

95.2% English only ◂ +15.2 pts 80.0%
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 Sandy Grovein West Range +5.2 pts higher in West Range
46.8% 70th pct 52.0% 84th pct

Religious affiliation

46.8% No religion +5.2 pts ▸ 52.0%
42.7% Christianity ◂ +18.7 pts 24.0%
5.6% Not stated +22.4 pts ▸ 28.0%
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 Sandy Grovein West Range +5.1 pts higher in Sandy Grove
33.7% 20th pct 28.6% 11th pct
Bachelor+ in Sandy Grovein West Range +12.0 pts higher in Sandy Grove
12.0% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Sandy Grovein West Range +1 more in Sandy Grove
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Sandy Grovein West Range
330 51st pct —
ICSEA in Sandy Grovein West Range
961 32nd pct —

Highest year of school

32.7% Year 11 +15.0 pts ▸ 47.6%
33.7% Year 12 ◂ +5.1 pts 28.6%
18.4% Year 10 +0.7 pts ▸ 19.0%
11.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

37.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.4 pts 33.3%
28.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
9.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.8% Engineering & related ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
18.9% Education ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
18.9% Management & commerce ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
11.3% Health ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
7.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.5 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% 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 Sandy Grovein West Range +$19 higher in Sandy Grove gap narrowing
$762 52nd pct $743 48th pct
Household income in Sandy Grovein West Range even gap narrowing
$1,375 38th pct $1,375 38th pct
Family income in Sandy Grovein West Range +$251 higher in Sandy Grove gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $1,624 34th pct
High earners in Sandy Grovein West Range +9.0 pts higher in Sandy Grove
9.0% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Sandy Grovein West Range
12.2% 38th pct —

Household income distribution

20.4% $650–$1,499 +22.4 pts ▸ 42.9%
26.5% Under $650 ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
22.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
6.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.0% Under $650 ◂ +31.0 pts 13.0%
31.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.9 pts 26.1%
10.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Sandy Grovein West Range +10.6 pts higher in Sandy Grove
22.6% 22nd pct 12.0% 3rd pct
Mental health in Sandy Grovein West Range +7.3 pts higher in Sandy Grove
7.3% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.9% Asthma ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.3% Arthritis ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Mental health ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% Diabetes ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Heart disease ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Lung condition ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.4% Cancer ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Stroke ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Other condition ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.5% None ◂ +20.5 pts 48.0%
14.5% One condition +5.5 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.6% Two conditions ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.0% Three or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Sandy Grovein West Range +16.6 pts higher in Sandy Grove
34.0% 89th pct 17.4% 47th pct
Unpaid carers in Sandy Grovein West Range +12.0 pts higher in Sandy Grove
12.0% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Sandy Grovein West Range +6.7 pts higher in West Range
15.0% 13th pct 21.7% 33rd pct
Defence service in Sandy Grovein West Range +3.9 pts higher in Sandy Grove
3.9% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Sandy Grovein West Range +19.6 pts higher in Sandy Grove
37.0% 91st pct 17.4% 16th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sandy Grovein West Range +0.4 larger in Sandy Grove gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Sandy Grovein West Range
0.0% 0th pct —
Living alone in Sandy Grovein West Range
20.4% 38th pct —

Family composition

64.8% Couples with children ◂ +27.3 pts 37.5%
30.5% Couples without children +25.8 pts ▸ 56.3%
0.0% One-parent families +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

26.5% 2 people +44.9 pts ▸ 71.4%
30.6% 4 people ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
20.4% 1 person ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% 3 people ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% 6 or more ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in Sandy Grovein West Range +$50 higher in West Range
$1,600 48th pct $1,650 52nd pct
People / bedroom in Sandy Grovein West Range +0.10 higher in Sandy Grove gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Sandy Grovein West Range
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Sandy Grovein West Range
59.2% 89th pct —
Separate houses in Sandy Grovein West Range
98.0% 56th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Sandy Grovein West Range
79.6% 50th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

30.6% Owned with a mortgage +40.8 pts ▸ 71.4%
59.2% Owned outright ◂ +2.0 pts 57.1%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

98.0% Separate house +2.0 pts ▸ 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 +85.7 pts ▸ 128.6%
28.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
12.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% 5 or more ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

66.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
26.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
26.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Sandy Grovein West Range
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Sandy Grovein West Range
13.4% 40th pct —
PT commute in Sandy Grovein West Range
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Sandy Grovein West Range
61 86th pct —

How people get to work

65.7% Car (driver) +1.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
13.4% Worked at home ◂ +13.4 pts 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

42.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +12.9 pts 30.0%
32.7% 3 vehicles +7.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
16.3% 4 or more ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
8.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Sandy Grovein West Range +22.1 pts higher in Sandy Grove
54.1% 93rd pct 32.0% 54th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Sandy Grovein West Range
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Sandy Grovein West Range +6.9 pts higher in West Range
67.0% 73rd pct 73.9% 88th pct
Full-time in Sandy Grovein West Range
46.3% 10th pct —

Industries people work in

13.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +28.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
4.5% Retail trade +28.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
14.9% Other services ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
11.9% Construction ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
9.0% Education & training ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Administrative & support ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.9% Managers +26.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
9.0% Sales workers +24.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
17.9% Labourers +15.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
9.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Professionals ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Community & personal service ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Sandy Grovein West Range +0.0 higher in West Range
0.0 31st pct 0.1 33rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Sandy Grovein West Range +0.1 more in West Range
0.0 29th pct 0.1 37th pct
15-min city in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Sandy Grovein West Range +7.6 pts higher in West Range
0.7% 32nd pct 8.3% 46th pct
Walk to health in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Sandy Grovein West Range +160.0 more in West Range
0.0 0th pct 160.0 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Sandy Grovein West Range even
0 37th pct 0 11th pct
Mean slope in Sandy Grovein West Range +0.4 pts higher in Sandy Grove
3.2% 15th pct 2.8% 9th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sandy Grove vs West Range [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41306/sandy-grove/vs/SAL41570/west-range